Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2239 2015–16 |
Basic ed Article IX planEstablishes a schedule for legislative study and enactment of revisions to K-12 funding, including compensation and school district levies, by September 1, 2018. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2269 2015–16 |
Tax system/ed & pub servicesEliminates the preferential business and occupation ( B&O) tax rate of 0.138 percent for resellers of prescription drugs. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2271 2015–16 |
Elson S Floyd med school/WSUNames a school of medicine at Washington State University the Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2288 2015–16 |
PS taxpayer accountblty acctCreates the Puget Sound taxpayer accountability account. Requires expenditures from the account to be used only for state-funded educational services or opportunities, or both, within the boundaries of a regional transit... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6208 2015–16 |
Political comm. disclosuresPolitical committees organized out of state must follow the same disclosure requirements as political committees organized in the state of Washington. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6229 2015–16 |
Foster care licensingTo streamline foster care licensing for child-placing agencies (CPAs), the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is to: accept foster care parent applications electronically; complete and return background clearances... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6232 2015–16 |
Civics ed. & campaign comp.The B&O tax deduction does not apply to donations or contributions received by a candidate, political committee, caucus political committee or bona fide political party; or any other person having the expectation of receiving... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6233 2015–16 |
Student freedom of express.Students at public high schools and institutions of higher education have the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6243 2015–16 |
Student mental healthRequires the development of an online social and emotional training module for educators. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6249 2015–16 |
Host home programs(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that the following are not considered an "agency" as defined in chapter 74.15 RCW (care of children, expectant mothers, persons with developmental disabilities): A host home... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6258 2015–16 |
Employmnt after govt serviceCertain state officers and employees are prohibited, for one year after leaving public service, from receiving compensation to serve as a lobbyist, practice or appeal before certain state agencies, or attempt to influence... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6259 2015–16 |
School director compensationIf authorized by board resolution at a regularly scheduled meeting, each member of a school board of directors of a school district that enrolls 20,000 students or more may receive compensation for each day, or portion of a... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6267 2015–16 |
Conc. pistol license noticesAllows a concealed pistol license applicant to request electronic mail notification of the expiration of the license, and requires the Department of Licensing to provide the requested notification 60 days prior to expiration... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6272 2015–16 |
Medicaid reimbursement/PCPsMedicaid payment for primary care services furnished by a nurse practitioner; a physician with a primary specialty designation of family medicine, general internal medicine, or pediatric medicine; or recognized subspecialists... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6298 2015–16 |
Homeless students gap actSchool Support for Homeless Students and Unaccompanied Youth. OSPI must create a competitive grant process to evaluate and award state-funded three-year grants to school districts to increase identification of homeless... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6310 2015–16 |
Firearm responsible storageCreates the crime of child endangerment due to unsafe storage of a firearm. Requires a firearms dealer, when selling a firearm, to offer to sell or give the purchaser a locked box, a lock, or a device that prevents the firearm... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6336 2015–16 |
Health provider credentialsRequires the insurance commissioner to use the uniform electronic process created by RCW 48.165.035 as a database that manages health care providers' credentialing information and makes the information available to health... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6340 2015–16 |
Voter preregistrationA person who is at least 17 years of age and who meets all other voter registration requirements may preregister to vote electronically, by mail, or at a DOL licensing facility. The name of a person who preregisters to vote is... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6351 2015–16 |
Firearms/public placesAuthorizes cities, towns, counties, and other municipalities to enact laws and ordinances restricting the possession of firearms in any designated public park space and recreational facilities. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6352 2015–16 |
Extreme risk protect. ordersEstablishes extreme risk protection orders to temporarily prevent an individual from possessing, accessing, or purchasing firearms while that individual poses a significant danger of harm. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6355 2015–16 |
High-technology researchA research and development B&O tax credit and sales tax deferral program are created, effective January 1, 2017, and expiring January 1, 2026. A business whose qualified R&D spending exceeds 0.92 percent of the business's... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6369 2015–16 |
Contraceptives/year supplyRequires a health benefit plan issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2017, that includes coverage for contraceptive drugs, to provide reimbursement for a twelve-month supply of contraceptive drugs obtained at one time by... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6376 2015–16 |
Human trafficking awarenessEstablishes January 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6379 2015–16 |
Automatic voter registrationAn applicant for services or benefits at several state agencies, if eligible to register to vote, is automatically registered to vote when applying for services or benefits unless the applicant opts not to register. Automatic... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6409 2015–16 |
Higher ed. admin. efficiencyAdopts various efficiency measures identified by the Council of Presidents for institutions of higher education, including provisions on: (1) minor works projects; (2) procurement and contracting requirements; (3) art in... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |