Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5796 2015–16 |
Adult family homesRequires the department of social and health services to charge a licensee a nonrefundable fee in the event of a change in ownership of an adult family home. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5802 2015–16 |
Assisted living paymnt ratesIn addition to the current rules that align assisted living payments rates to client acuity, the Department must publish the principles and procedures used to establish assisted living provider payment rates in rule. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5808 2015–16 |
Cancer researchThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5815 2015–16 |
Naturopaths, prescribing byNaturopaths are authorized to prescribe and administer, as necessary in the practice of naturopathy: legend drugs; hydrocodone products contained in schedule II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act; and controlled... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5831 2015–16 |
Firearms rights restorationWhen a court vacates a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor record of domestic violence, the state may not use the vacated conviction in a later criminal prosecution unless the conviction was for: (1) violating the provisions of a... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5859 2015–16 |
School constructionThe state funding assistance percentage is changed from 20 to 30 percent. The omnibus appropriations act must identify the state construction cost allowance for school districts. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5909 2015–16 |
Health care access and eduAll state operating funds and capital facilities provided to WSU for the operations of the five-state WWAMI program must be transferred to UW by July 1, 2015. Subject to this transfer, UW must maintain a medical student class... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5917 2015–16 |
Cigar lounges & tobacconistsCigar Lounge and Retail Tobacconist Shop Endorsements. A tobacco products retailer licensee may apply for a special endorsement either as a cigar lounge or a retail tobacconist shop through the BLS. Applicants must pay a fee,... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5947 2015–16 |
Integrated care psychiatry(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of health and the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington to develop and operate a training program in integrated care psychiatry. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5976 2015–16 |
School employee insuranceSections 1 and 2 contain legislative findings and legislative intent. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5986 2015–16 |
Telemedicine, board ofThe Board of Telemedicine (Board) is created with responsibility to establish technology and provide guidance on interactions between a provider in one location and a patient in another location. The Board must develop... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5990 2015–16 |
Trans projects/sales, use txHighway improvement and preservation projects that are administered by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are exempt from sales and use tax. The exemption applies to projects that are identified as... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5991 2015–16 |
DOT/env leg stew acct fundsTwenty percent of the funds deposited into ELSA must be used for the purpose of legacy stormwater permit compliance activities and fish passage barrier removal activities at the Department of Transportation. The bill takes... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6015 2015–16 |
Hunter ed/NRA spec lic plateThe National Rifle Association (NRA) special license plate, displaying the NRA logo, is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that are required to be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6076 2015–16 |
Garnishing public pensionsFor felonies committed after July 1, 2015, if the felony was the result of misconduct associated with the person's service as a public employee, up to 50 percent of the monthly retirement benefit can be garnished for the costs... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6077 2015–16 |
Forfeiting public pensionsIf a felony crime is committed in the course of public employment by a public official or employee after the effective date of the act, the person's membership in a state retirement plan is terminated and any retirement... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6078 2015–16 |
Manufacturing partnershipsThe State Department of Commerce (Commerce) may appoint a Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Partnership Advisory Committee, or other advisory committees from geographic regions of the state, to establish manufacturing community... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6086 2015–16 |
Hospital certif of need/exemExempts certain hospitals from certificate of need requirements for the addition of new psychiatric beds. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6109 2015–16 |
Basic educ reqs complianceAll Staff. A comparable wage analysis must be conducted every six years by the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) with the intent to ensure that K–12 salaries keep pace with the wages of comparable occupations. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6116 2015–16 |
Edu employees during strikeFunds appropriated for teacher compensation, including salary and fringe benefits, cannot be expended during the time an employee engages in a strike or work stoppage. School districts may require a signed statement from a... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6152 2015–16 |
I-405 express toll lanesWSDOT is authorized to operate only one express toll lane in each direction on I-405. There must be continuous access striping for the express toll lanes, except at specific locations where safety concerns related to vehicles... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6158 2015–16 |
Firearms transfers/nonprofitAn additional exemption to the background check requirement is created for the transfer of possession of a firearm between individuals while conducting nonprofit fund-raising activities. These include but are not limited to... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6159 2015–16 |
Counties/independent counselAuthorizes a county legislative authority to request the attorney general to determine whether appointment of an outside attorney or counsel may be appropriate if a county prosecuting attorney is accused of criminal or civil... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6168 2015–16 |
Drainage ditches/habitatWithin the definition of critical areas, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas do not include artificial features or constructs, including irrigation delivery systems, irrigation infrastructure, irrigation canals, or... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6181 2015–16 |
Massage therapistsThe titles "animal massage practitioner" and "massage practitioner" are changed to "animal massage therapist" and "massage therapist," respectively. All references in statute are updated to denote the change in title. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |