Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5481 2017–18 |
Breast cancer coverage info.Requires the Health Care Authority and the Department of Health (DOH) to implement a campaign to educate breast cancer patients about the availability of insurance coverage for breast reconstruction and prostheses. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5546 2017–18 |
Forest health treat. assess.Directs the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a forest health assessment and treatment framework that proactively and systematically addresses the forest health issues facing the state. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5734 2017–18 |
State contracting & bondingIncreases the threshold amount of a public works contract allowing a public entity to retain a percentage of payment in lieu of requiring a surety bond from $35,000 to $150,000. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5122 2017–18 |
Fire commissioner comp.Changes the date that the Office of Financial Management is required to begin adjusting fire commissioners' compensation amounts for inflation to January 1, 2019. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5372 2017–18 |
Audits finding noncomplianceRequires state agencies receiving a State Auditor's Office (Auditor) post-audit finding of noncompliance with state law to submit a remediation plan to the Governor, relevant legislative committees, and other entities. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5237 2017–18 |
Workforce invest. act refs.Updates statutory references from the Workforce Investment Act to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5374 2017–18 |
St. employee whistleblowersIncludes state whistleblower protection for reporting on prohibited ex parte communications between a state employee and a presiding officer or judge in a matter involving the employee's agency. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5079 2017–18 |
Dental services for tribesProvides state authorization for the practice of Dental Health Aide Therapists on Tribal Reservations in Washington State. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2017 |
Feb 22, 2017 |
| SB 6166 2015–16 |
Incremental electricityAmends the definition of an "eligible renewable resource" to include incremental electricity produced as a result of a capital investment project completed after March 31, 1999, at a qualified biomass energy facility that... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6194 2015–16 |
Public non-common schoolsReestablishes a charter schools system in statute, with charter schools created separately from the common school system, and funded with revenues from the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6211 2015–16 |
Nonprofit homeownership dev.Creates a tax exemption for real property owned by a nonprofit entity for the purpose of developing residences on the property for sale to low-income households. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6264 2015–16 |
WSPRS/LEOFF annuitiesPermits specified retired members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) and the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) to purchase actuarially equivalent life... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6455 2015–16 |
Prof. educator workforceIncreases teacher recruitment by, for example, disseminating information about teacher preparation programs and teaching in Washington, and by making a web-based job application depository available to school districts. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6459 2015–16 |
Peace officers/assisting DOCGrants authority to general authority Washington peace officers to assist the Department of Corrections with the supervision of offenders on community supervision. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6470 2015–16 |
WineriesAuthorizes a nonprofit organization that obtains a special occasion liquor license to sell wine in original, unopened containers for consumption on the licensed premises. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6528 2015–16 |
Cybersecurity jobs actRequires the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to implement a process for detecting and responding to security incidents and to develop plans to ensure continuity of commerce in the event of a security incident. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 5143 2015–16 |
Childhood immunizationsRequires the Department of Health to develop and make available resources for expecting parents regarding childhood immunizations. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5670 2015–16 |
Universal comm services progAllows unspent funds in the Universal Communications Services Account remaining at the end of any fiscal year to be carried over and spent in subsequent fiscal years. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5778 2015–16 |
Ambulatory surgical facilityProhibits the Secretary of Health from increasing ambulatory surgical facility licensing fees until July 1, 2018. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 146, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6156 2015–16 |
Medicaid false claims actLimits the sunset review and termination of the Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act (MFFCA) to the qui tam provisions of the MFFCA, and extends the sunset review and termination of the qui tam provisions to 2023. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6238 2015–16 |
Schedule II prescriptionsAllows a schedule II amphetamine or non-narcotic stimulant to be prescribed for any disease states or conditions for which the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved an indication. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6263 2015–16 |
Emergency mgmt. benefitsAdds to the death or disability benefits of members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2), expanding the benefits that apply to members that leave employment for federal... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5145 2015–16 |
Health tech clinical comm.Requires at least one member of the Health Technology Clinical Committee (Committee) to be appointed from nominations submitted by the Washington State Medical Association or the Washington State Osteopathic Medical Association. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 5728 2015–16 |
Screening for HIV infectionRequires clinicians to screen for HIV infection for all patients ages 15 through 65 years and for all pregnant women. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6177 2015–16 |
Marijuana research licensesRequires applications for a marijuana research license to be reviewed by a scientific reviewer designated by the Liquor and Cannabis Board, instead of by the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |