Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5363 2015–16 |
Eminent domain/econ develExplicitly states that private property may be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by any public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5379 2015–16 |
Medical marijuana for PTSDThe definition of terminal or debilitating medical condition is expanded to include PTSD. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5385 2015–16 |
Civil marriages commissionerDesignates the county clerk for each county as the commissioner of civil marriages. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5386 2015–16 |
Gifts to state officers, etcUnder the Ethics Act, gifts of food and beverage on infrequent occasions in the ordinary course of meals where attendance is related to the performance of official duties must be reported to the PDC. A lobbyist's monthly... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5391 2015–16 |
Teacher cert. degree progrmsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5392 2015–16 |
Quality education councilThe statute creating QEC is repealed and the references to QEC in other statutes are removed. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5393 2015–16 |
Schools/exemplary performnceSchools that receive a Washington Achievement Award based on the Washington Achievement Index are eligible to be exempt from most state laws and rules. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5394 2015–16 |
Child abduction statutesThe requirement that there must be a court-ordered parenting plan in place before custodial interference can be charged is eliminated. Both custodial interference in the first and second degrees can be violated if a parent... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5398 2015–16 |
Marijuana products in publicProhibits consuming or opening a package containing marijuana or marijuana products in a public place. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5399 2015–16 |
Liquor control brd officersAuthorizes liquor enforcement officers to enforce certain penal provisions while conducting their enforcement duties related to alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana, or working in partnership with state, county, and municipal peace... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5401 2015–16 |
Marijuana consumption infoLCB's authority to accept donations or grants is expanded to include the additional purpose of improving public awareness of the health risks associated with the use of marijuana. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5402 2015–16 |
Marijuana acquisition/adultsThe following acts constitute a misdemeanor – punishable by a sentence of up to 90 days and a fine of up to $1,000: inviting a minor into a place where marijuana is sold and allowing or helping the minor to acquire marijuana;... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5403 2015–16 |
Competency to stand trialIf during any quarter, DSHS does not perform one-third as many competency evaluations as evaluations performed by appointed experts in a particular county, DSHS must reimburse that county for its cost to appoint experts to... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5409 2015–16 |
Campaign credit card useOn the day a candidate designates their campaign's treasurer, the candidate must also declare whether they will use a credit card for campaign expenditures. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5411 2015–16 |
Wheeled all-terrain vehiclesRequires any person who operates a wheeled all-terrain vehicle on a public roadway to also release counties, cities, and towns from any liability. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5417 2015–16 |
Local govt marijuana policyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5437 2015–16 |
Breakfast after the bell(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Administer one-time start-up allocation grants of up to six thousand dollars to each high-needs school implementing a... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5449 2015–16 |
Appeals court tax divisionThe newly created statewide Tax Appeal Division of the Court of Appeals (Tax Appeal Division) hears appeals of excise taxes, property taxes, estate taxes, and adverse rulings from a tax authority or adverse rulings from the... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5452 2015–16 |
Early care & education systmRequires the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to provide a foundation of quality through the Early Achievers program for early learning and licensed child care programs. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5455 2015–16 |
Basic firefighter trainingObligates the Director of Fire Protection to develop and adopt a plan for the Washington State Patrol's Fire Training Academy (Academy) to deliver basic firefighter training and testing to all public firefighting agencies in the state. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5467 2015–16 |
Rec. marijuana sales exc taxThe bill repeals the excise taxes imposed on marijuana and creates a new tax that is imposed on the purchaser at retail. The tax is set at: 37 percent until July 1, 2017; 30 percent from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019;... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5474 2015–16 |
Health insurer and providerThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5480 2015–16 |
Construction aggregate, etc.DOT, Washington State construction associations, and local government entities must adopt a goal of recycling 70 percent of construction aggregate and recycled concrete materials in state and local transportation and... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5487 2015–16 |
Higher ed programs/UW, WSUProvides that Washington State University (WSU) may offer and teach medicine and forestry as major lines of study. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5491 2015–16 |
Reservations of waterSpecifically authorizes the Department of Ecology (Department) to maintain and implement all reservations of water for certain future uses that are included in rules adopted and amended by the Department since the year 2001... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |