Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5081 2015–16 |
State governmnt expendituresRequires that information regarding collective bargaining agreements, leased facilities, procurement, and employee compensation be posted on websites accessible to the public. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 6045 2015–16 |
Hospital safety netMoves the expiration of the Hospital Safety Net Assessment (HSNA) program from July 1, 2017, to July 1, 2019. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 6443 2015–16 |
Gender seg. facility rulesThe Commission must repeal WAC 162-32-060 on gender-segregated facilities in its entirety. The Commission may not initiate any rule-making procedure that involves the subject of gender segregated facilities. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2016 |
| 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 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 6096 2015–16 |
Cancer researchThe cancer research endowment authority (Authority) is created. The Authority has general powers. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5317 2015–16 |
Autism & developmntal delaysRequires that medical assistance programs cover universal screening and provider payments for autism and developmental delays, as recommended by the Bright Futures Guidelines and to the extent funds are available. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5011 2015–16 |
Health care info releaseExpands the authority for third-party payors to disclose health care information without an authorization from the patient. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5481 2015–16 |
Tolling customer serviceRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to contact prepaid electronic toll account holders to inform such holders of unpaid tolls, unless the customer has declined such contacts. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5084 2015–16 |
All payer claims databaseRequires health carriers, third-party administrators, and the Department of Labor and Industries to submit claims data to the all-payer health care claims database. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5269 2015–16 |
Detention decision reviewEstablishes a process allowing an immediate family member, guardian, or conservator to petition the court for review of a designated mental health professional's decision not to seek a person's detention under the Involuntary... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5593 2015–16 |
Healthcare/inmates, detainedOutlines requirements for supervision of persons who are in custody for a violent or sex offense while those persons are receiving hospital care. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5557 2015–16 |
Pharmacist servicesRequires a health carrier to reimburse for services provided by a pharmacist acting within his or her scope of practice under certain circumstances. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 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 5147 2015–16 |
Medicaid population's healthRequires that contracts with service coordination organizations include the standard statewide measures of health performance developed by the Performance Measures Coordinating Committee, as well as a requirement for an... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5293 2015–16 |
Optometrists/hydrocodone useAllows the Optometry Board to add Schedule II hydrocodone combination products to the list of drugs an optometrist may use, prescribe, dispense, purchase, possess, or administer. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5466 2015–16 |
PEBB benefits eligibilityPermits the Health Care Authority (HCA) to direct agencies participating in the Public Employees' Benefits Board (PEBB) programs to make initial determinations of eligibility. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5144 2015–16 |
Robert Bree collaborativeMakes the Robert Bree Collaborative subject to the Open Public Meetings Act. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5175 2015–16 |
TelemedicineRequires health carriers to reimburse for services provided via telemedicine. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 6228 2013–14 |
Health care cost and qualityRequires health carriers to offer transparency tools for members with certain price and quality information. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 224, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 4, 2014 |