Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5516 2019–20 |
UW behavioral health campusCreates a behavioral health innovation and integration campus within the University of Washington School of Medicine (UW School of Medicine). | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5517 2019–20 |
Ambulance quality feeDirects the Health Care Authority to establish an ambulance transport quality assurance fee to provide increased add-on reimbursement for Medicaid ambulance transports. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5518 2019–20 |
Tax foreclosure/as-is saleRequires all property sold by a county treasurer in a tax lien foreclosure sale to be sold as is, without any guarantee or warranty of any kind. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5520 2019–20 |
Urban growth areasAmends a provision relating to the extension of urban governmental services to rural areas to provide that extension occur when necessary to protect basic public health and safety or the environment. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5521 2019–20 |
Connecting Washington fundsCodifies certain components of the 2015 Connecting Washington transportation package regarding specified local transportation programs. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5524 2019–20 |
GMA/agency obligationsRequires that guidance provided by the Department of Commerce or any other state agency related to the Growth Management Act must include a section analyzing the effects of guidance implementation, including potential losses... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5527 2019–20 |
Procurement/automated systemFinds that: (1) Washington is a technology leader on a national and global level; (2) Automated decision systems are rapidly being adopted to make or assist in core decisions in a variety of government and business functions;... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5528 2019–20 |
Facial recognition tech.Prohibits state agencies, local government agencies, or officials of the agencies from obtaining, retaining, accessing, or using: (1) A facial recognition system; or (2) Information obtained from or by use of a facial... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5529 2019–20 |
License plate recognitionLimits the use of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) systems to specifically authorized purposes and prescribes retention periods for captured images and data. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5530 2019–20 |
Medical debtModifies provisions relating to medical debt. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5531 2019–20 |
SNAP criminal penaltiesFinds a person guilty of a class C felony or a gross misdemeanor, depending on the face value of the benefits, if the person knowingly uses, presents, transfers, acquires, or possesses unauthorized supplemental nutrition... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5532 2019–20 |
Special educationRequires school districts and educational service districts to embed the best practices for differentiating instruction and learning activities to meet each student's individual needs in any professional development provided... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5534 2019–20 |
ECEAP outcomes studyRequires the state institute for public policy to prepare an updated report of the 2014 early childhood education and assistance program outcome evaluation report. Requires the department of children, youth, and families and... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5535 2019–20 |
Child care costsRequires the department of children, youth, and families to convene and facilitate a child care affordability and accessibility work group to examine regulatory and licensing costs and the associated effects on child care... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5537 2019–20 |
Behavioral health facilitiesAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds to finance community-based mental health facilities. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5538 2019–20 |
Higher education free speechEstablishes an outdoor area of an institution of higher education's campus as a traditional public forum. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5539 2019–20 |
Family & med. leave/coverageProvides information on bona fide corporate officers and members of limited liability companies who may not be eligible for coverage under the family and medical leave program. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5540 2019–20 |
Projects of statewide signifRedefines a project of statewide significance. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5541 2019–20 |
Revenue reform task forceCreates the state revenue reform task force. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5542 2019–20 |
Patient care/health entitiesProhibits a health care entity from the following, if a health care provider is acting in good faith, within the provider's authorized scope of practice, and within the relevant standard of care: (1) Limiting the provider's... | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5543 2019–20 |
Productive farmlandRequires the State Conservation Commission to develop an agricultural land assessment form and process. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5545 2019–20 |
RecyclingCreates the Recycling Development Center (Center) within the Department of Ecology to facilitate basic and applied research and development and marketing to further markets and processing of recycled commodities and products. | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5546 2019–20 |
Enhanced 211 drug lineAppropriates up to $350,000 for a 211 drug line pilot project dedicated to the referral for opioid and other drug crisis services in Lewis, Pierce, and Thurston counties. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5547 2019–20 |
Marbled murrelet strategyDirects the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) to analyze the harvest volume and revenue impacts of strategies for the long-term conservation of the marbled murrelet. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5548 2019–20 |
High school diploma pathwaysRemoves requirement that students receive a certificate of academic achievement to graduate. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |