Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6387 2017–18 |
Child interview recordingsRequires audio and video recordings of child forensic interviews in child abuse and neglect cases to be subject to a court protective order, while exempting such recordings from the Public Records Act (PRA) except by court order. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6539 2017–18 |
State trust land managementDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to endeavor to generate an average of $230 million from state lands and state forestlands each year. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6048 2017–18 |
Tobacco & vapor products/ageRaises the age at which a person may purchase and possess cigarettes, tobacco, and vapor products from 18- to 21-years of age. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| SB 6233 2017–18 |
Step therapy protocolsDirects the Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) to study whether creating exceptions to step therapy would improve health outcomes. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| SB 6417 2017–18 |
Housing opportunity zonesCreates a voluntary pilot program for cities and counties to establish housing opportunity zones in order to enable and encourage compact and efficient development within a one-half mile distance around transit facilities. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| SB 6525 2017–18 |
Education funding reformImplements state salary allocations in the 2018-19 school year if school districts meet certain budget, transparency, and accounting requirements. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| SB 5375 2017–18 |
Andy Hill cancer researchRenames the Cancer Research Endowment Authority the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2018 |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| SB 6304 2017–18 |
Medicaid services accessAligns the income eligibility standards for the Apple Health for Kids program (Program) with the current federal standards. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2018 |
| SB 5102 2017–18 |
Marijuana business/residencyApplying for a marijuana license requires a six-month residency requirement for 75 percent of an entity's ownership interests. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2018 |
| SB 6561 2017–18 |
Salon and spa undrgrnd econRequires a booth renter, in order to maintain status as an independent contractor, to maintain a separate set of financial books or records: (1) That reflect all income and expenses of the business that he or she operates; (2)... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2018 |
| SB 6553 2017–18 |
Early literacyModifies education-related provisions relating to: (1) State menus of best practices and strategies; (2) Recording growth in the learning assistance program; (3) Literacy screening and diagnostic literacy assessments; (4)... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2018 |
| SB 6540 2017–18 |
Medicaid waiverRequires the state health care authority to submit a demonstration waiver request under section 1115 of the social security act to the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| SB 6505 2017–18 |
Accessory dwelling unitsAuthorizes a local government to allow the development and placement of accessory apartments within or outside urban growth areas. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6506 2017–18 |
Diversity in clinical trialsRequires the Washington State Institutional Review Board (WSIRB) to establish a diversity in clinical trials program. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6507 2017–18 |
Firearm mandatory minimumRequires an offender convicted of a felony or an attempt to commit a felony to be sentenced to the following minimum terms of total confinement if the offender was armed with a firearm regardless of whether the use of a weapon... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6508 2017–18 |
Highly capable studentsRequires the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Confirm that each local educational agency has policies and procedures to allow for the identification of children who are highly capable; (2) Require school districts... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6510 2017–18 |
Benefit managersRequires a health benefit manager to: (1) Before conducting business in this state, register with the office of the insurance commissioner and annually renew the registration; and (2) File contracts and amendments to the... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6520 2017–18 |
Cert of need/ambulatory facsProhibits the department of health from requiring a certificate of need for an ambulatory surgical facility or center wholly owned, fully operated, and used exclusively by a practice of physicians or dentists with two or fewer... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6524 2017–18 |
Special education fundingModifies provisions regarding appropriations for special education programs. Revises the definition of "funded enrollment percent," to include the actual enrollment percent if above thirteen and five-tenths percent, for school... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6528 2017–18 |
Effective licensing portRequires the department of licensing to create the Washington effective licensing port web site, which is a comprehensive and user-friendly web site for public comment on and review of individuals working in one or more of the... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6476 2017–18 |
Concealed pistol lic holdersExempts the following from background check requirements for firearms sales or transfers: Where the seller or transferor and the purchaser or transferee both possess a valid concealed pistol license. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| SB 6481 2017–18 |
Sales tax deferral/manufact.Establishes a sales tax deferral on the construction and expenditure costs of new, renovated, or expanded manufacturing facilities until January 1, 2028. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| SB 6496 2017–18 |
DSHS reviewRequires the department of social and health services to immediately contract with an independent malpractice or risk management firm to perform a review of and issue a report on the department's rules, policies, and... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| SB 6498 2017–18 |
Community health workersCreates the collaborative for the advancement of community health workers to enhance the understanding and use of community health workers. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| SB 6459 2017–18 |
Life sciences discovery fundRequires the department of commerce to designate a nonprofit organization to receive funds previously administered by the life sciences discovery fund authority through the life sciences discovery fund. Requires the designated... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |