Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6583 2015–16 |
DOC performance managementRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to develop a performance management plan in accordance with the Baldrige Excellence Framework and Lean management standards. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6653 2015–16 |
Emerg. vehicles, toll exemptRequires the transportation commission to: (1) For toll bridges under chapter 47.46 RCW, provide an exemption from all toll charges for authorized emergency vehicles; and (2) Provide an exemption from all tolled facilities for... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5153 2015–16 |
Campaign contributionsRequires nonprofit organizations that make incidental political contributions and expenditures to report to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5310 2015–16 |
Energy facilities/enforcemntIncreases the maximum daily penalty amount that may be imposed on permit violators by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC). | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 14, 2015 |
| SB 5993 2015–16 |
Public works contracts, projProvides that the apprentice utilization requirement for Department of Transportation public works applies to projects estimated to cost $3 million or more, rather than $2 million or more, for five years beginning July 1, 2015. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 14, 2015 |
| SB 5186 2015–16 |
Sr's, disab. vets/prop tx exIncreases senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program income thresholds by $5,000, for taxes levied for collection in 2016 and thereafter. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5954 2015–16 |
Reducing tuitionProvides that for the 2015-16 academic year, the tuition operating fees for resident undergraduate students (RUGs) at all public institutions of higher education must be 5 percent less than the 2014-15 academic year tuition... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5992 2015–16 |
Ferry vessel constructionRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation to use design-build procurement in acquiring new ferry vessels. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5994 2015–16 |
State trans project permitsRequires cities, towns, and counties to issue permits to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for transportation projects that cost less than $500 million within 90 days of the completion of the permit... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5995 2015–16 |
Mobility/trans system goalIncludes congestion relief and improved freight mobility in the definition of the existing transportation system policy goal of mobility. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5996 2015–16 |
DOT transportation projectsDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to continue using the multiagency permit program and places various requirements upon the staff and the program. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 17, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5997 2015–16 |
Trans project deliveryAuthorizes and strongly encourages the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to use design-build contracting for projects over $2 million. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5538 2015–16 |
Tenant's death/proceduresAllows a residential tenant to designate a person to act on his or her behalf in the event of the death of the tenant. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5719 2015–16 |
Campus sexual violenceCreates the Task Force on Preventing Campus Sexual Violence (Task Force) to coordinate and implement the following goals: | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5275 2015–16 |
Tax code improvementsMakes technical clarifications, updates, and consolidations in the state tax code. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5760 2015–16 |
Joint operating agenciesIncreases the minimum dollar value of a purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies by a joint operating agency (JOA) that must be made through a sealed bid process from $10,000 to $15,000, exclusive of sales tax. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5048 2013–14 |
Notice against trespassDefines "posting in a conspicuous manner," in the context of criminal trespass statutes, to include posting signs or the use of orange paint marks. | Senator (D-35) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 4, 2014 |
| SB 5956 2013–14 |
Short-barreled riflesLegalizes the possession, transportation, acquisition, or transfer of a short-barreled rifle that is legally registered and possessed, transported, acquired, or transferred in compliance with federal law. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 2, 2014 |
| SB 6040 2013–14 |
Invasive speciesReorganizes, amends, and expands on statutes providing for the prevention and integrated management of aquatic invasive species. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 2, 2014 |
| SB 6219 2013–14 |
Traffic on primitive roadProvides that the discretionary maintenance of a primitive road shall not be considered in any action brought against a county or its employees for damages arising from vehicular traffic on the primitive road. | Brian Dansel (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 2, 2014 |
| SB 5141 2013–14 |
Motorcycles @ traffic signalAllows motorcycles, under certain circumstances, to proceed through a vehicle-activated traffic control signal that is inoperable due to the size of the motorcycle. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| SB 5981 2013–14 |
Mason Co. superior crt judgeRaises the number of statutorily authorized superior court judges in Mason County from two to three. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| SB 6145 2013–14 |
Official state oysterDesignates the Ostrea lurida as the official oyster of the State of Washington. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| SB 6180 2013–14 |
Forest lands & timber landsProvides counties with the authority to merge open space timber programs into designated forest land programs. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| SB 5972 2013–14 |
Forested lands fire damagesEstablishes an exclusive cause of action for property damage to public or private forested lands resulting from a fire that started on or spread from public or private forested lands. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |