All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5104 2017–18 |
Property tax/line of dutyCreates a lifetime property tax exemption for residences owned by persons whose spouses were killed in the line of duty, either in the military or as a first responder. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5105 2017–18 |
Foster care licensingStreamlining the foster care licensing process for private child placing agencies by addressing specific issues within the licensing process. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5109 2017–18 |
Athletic department budgetsRequires an institution of higher education that operates an athletic department budget deficit for three consecutive calendar years to have its athletic budget approved by the senate commerce, labor, and sports committee. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5112 2017–18 |
Tax preferencesInvests in education and other vital public services by: (1) Narrowing the use tax exemption for extracted fuel; (2) Modifying the nonresident sales and use tax exemption; (3) Eliminating the sales and use tax exemption for... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5114 2017–18 |
Quarterly revenue forecastsRequires the first state economic and revenue forecast of each calendar year be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature on or before February 20th. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5115 2017–18 |
School director compensationRemoves from current law the daily compensation rate of $50 and the limit of $4,800 annually for school director compensation that school directors may receive. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5116 2017–18 |
1st class cities' retirementPermits the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) to enter into irrevocable agreements to invest the pension funds of the First Class Cities Retirement System (FCCRS). | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5117 2017–18 |
Military students/extracurr.Provides that the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) must facilitate the opportunity for children of transitioning military families to participate in extracurricular activities. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5121 2017–18 |
Fire district tax leviesEliminates the requirement that a fire district must have, or contract with another entity that has, at least one paid full-time employee in order to levy an additional regular property tax levy. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5123 2017–18 |
Oil spill planning/nonfuelExempts Class III railroads transporting oil that is not crude oil or a refined petroleum product used for fuel from oil spill contingency planning. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5124 2017–18 |
Personal health informationProvides that nonpublic personal health information in the custody of the Insurance Commissioner is confidential and not subject to public disclosure. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5126 2017–18 |
Uniform ballot designRequires the Secretary of State (Secretary) to develop a uniform ballot format no later than 2027. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5134 2017–18 |
Homeowners' assocs./noticeRequires 45 days notice and a fair and impartial opportunity to be heard by the board of directors before the association may impose and collect charges for late payments of assessments. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5136 2017–18 |
Electronic product recyclingRequires public disclosure and clarifies state standards for contracting with electronic product recycling companies. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5137 2017–18 |
Oil spill planning/railroadsRailroads transporting food grade vegetable oil are not required to prepare a oil spill contingency plan. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5139 2017–18 |
Telecom. services/PUDsAuthorizes public utility districts to provide retail telecommunications services. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5145 2017–18 |
Private label alcohol salesEstablishes that, consistent with the tiedhouse laws, distillers, craft distilleries, and manufacturers of spirits may identify the producers on private labels, to the same extent as authorized for wineries, breweries,... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5146 2017–18 |
PTBAs/job order contractsAuthorizes all public transportation benefit area authorities to use job order contracting. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5147 2017–18 |
Maximum vehicle length limitAdds an exemption to the statute limiting front extensions from vehicles to three feet for public transit vehicles with bike racks that do not extend more than four feet beyond the front bumper. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5148 2017–18 |
Cooperative finance orgs taxRemoves the expiration date for the Business and Occupation (B&O) deduction provided to nonprofit cooperative organizations. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5149 2017–18 |
Paid family leaveProvides benefits for individuals on paid family leave, including a family member's serious health condition, an individual's own serious health condition, a child's birth or placement of a child, or a military exigency. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5150 2017–18 |
Feminine hygiene/sales taxExempts feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5151 2017–18 |
Ballot measure committeesTransfers the authority to appoint committees preparing arguments supporting or opposing local ballot measures in a local voters' pamphlet to the county auditor. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5153 2017–18 |
Vehicle reg./financial resp.Requires drivers to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance when initially registering their vehicle and at renewal. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5156 2017–18 |
Motorcycle helmet useAllows persons age 18 or older to operate a motorcycle without a helmet. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |