Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5001 2017–18 |
Transit auth. board membersChanges the board of a Regional Transit Authority from appointed to elected. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5061 2017–18 |
WSPRS/military serviceProvides non-interruptive, or prior, military service credit for members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement Systems (WSPRS) Plan 2 to match the provisions of WSPRS Plan 1. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5191 2017–18 |
Physical therapy compactEnacts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (Compact). | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5197 2017–18 |
All payer claims databaseRequires the lead organization and data vendor for the all-payer claims database to submit information annually to ensure the data systems are secure. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5199 2017–18 |
Fire suppression volunteersRequires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to maintain a list of qualified fire suppression volunteers and provide equipment and training for these volunteers. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5223 2017–18 |
Safe injection sitesExercises state preemption over the field of safe injection sites in Washington State. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5228 2017–18 |
Hydraulic project approvalCreates a joint legislative task force to review issues relating to hydraulic project approval jurisdiction. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5230 2017–18 |
Small business ownersDirects the Attorney General to report to the Legislature with recommended changes to identify, clarify, and harmonize rights and protections, and improve notices of rights, afforded to small business owners selected for... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5238 2017–18 |
Teaching cursive in schoolsRequires school district board of directors to incorporate curricula to teach cursive writing. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5239 2017–18 |
Water availabilityEstablishes that evidence of potable water for a building permit may include a water well report for a permit-exempt groundwater withdrawal that is not prohibited by Department of Ecology’s (Ecology) water resources rules. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5248 2017–18 |
Prescribing opioidsExpands access to the Prescription Monitoring Program. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5253 2017–18 |
State health insurance poolRemoves the December 31, 2017 sunset date for the Washington State Health Insurance Pool non-Medicare plans. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5280 2017–18 |
Law enforcement/hate crimeAdds the perception of the victim's occupation as a law enforcement officer as a prohibited act constituting malicious harassment. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5314 2017–18 |
County treasurersMakes optional a requirement that the county treasurer provide a payment agreement. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5320 2017–18 |
Abortion, notifying parentsRequires at least 48 hours actual notice to one parent or the legal guardian of the pregnant minor prior to performing an abortion on a pregnant minor. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5321 2017–18 |
Sex. assault/parental rightsEstablishes a process where a survivor, who becomes pregnant as a result of a sexual assault and who elects to raise the child, can seek the court's assistance in avoiding continued forced interactions with the rapist which... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5329 2017–18 |
Daylight saving timeExempts Washington from observing daylight saving time. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5339 2017–18 |
Religious objector/labor orgModifies the standard for religious non-association with regard to union membership. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5367 2017–18 |
Pupil transportation fundingRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to establish a student transportation allocation adjustment process to address underfunded districts operating student transportation programs efficiently. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5368 2017–18 |
Medicaid waiversRequires the Health Care Authority to seek legislative authorization prior to seeking federal waivers. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5369 2017–18 |
NaturopathyAuthorizes a naturopath to prescribe and administer legend drugs and controlled substances contained in schedules III through V of the uniform controlled substances act as necessary in the practice of naturopathy. Requires a... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5370 2017–18 |
Federal funding programsRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to provide an annual report to the Legislature on certain federal funding programs that require changes in state law as a condition of receiving federal funds. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5371 2017–18 |
Public sector union financesRequires every employee organization to file a report with the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) containing contact and procedural information. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5373 2017–18 |
WSP recruitment & retentionRequires that Washington State Patrol officer salaries must always be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies in the state of Washington. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5400 2017–18 |
Health info. disclosureEstablishes conditions in which a health provider may disclose protected health information (PHI) of an individual to a family member, friend, personal representative, or care provider without authorization from the individual. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |