Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6673 2015–16 |
Bellevue College BSc degreesAuthorizes the community or technical colleges that have received funding in chapter 4, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. to develop a bachelor degree program to offer baccalaureate of science degrees in computer science subject to... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5153 2015–16 |
Campaign contributionsRequires nonprofit organizations that make incidental political contributions and expenditures to report to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5870 2015–16 |
Aversive therapies/youthEstablishes the performance of prohibited aversive mental health therapy as unprofessional conduct under the Uniform Disciplinary Act. | Marko Liias (D-21) | 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 6145 2015–16 |
High sch science assessmentDelays, for two years, the requirement that a student meet the state standard on the statewide science assessment or an alternative in order to earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement for purposes of high school graduation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 14, 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 5419 2015–16 |
Student user privacyRequires school service providers to follow certain requirements related to: | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5631 2015–16 |
Domestic violence victimsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish minimum standards for community-based domestic violence programs and emergency shelter programs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, 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 5564 2015–16 |
Juvenile records and finesAllows courts to seal juvenile records if the person has paid the full amount of restitution owing to the individual victim named in the restitution order. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 265, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5851 2015–16 |
College bound scholarshipRequires the data needed to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the College Bound Scholarship (CBS) program be promptly transmitted to the Education Research and Data Center so that it is available and easily accessible. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2015 |
May 12, 2015 |
| SB 5501 2015–16 |
Animal cruelty preventionCreates a class 2 civil infraction that applies when an animal is confined in an enclosed space or vehicle creating a health or life-threatening situation, and permits law enforcement or animal control officers to remove the animal. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 235, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 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 5740 2015–16 |
Extended foster careExpands eligibility for extended foster care services to youth who are unable to participate in any of the four qualifying activities due to a documented medical condition. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5935 2015–16 |
Biological productsAuthorizes a biological product to be substituted in the place of another biological product if the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that the substituted biological product is interchangeable with the... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5957 2015–16 |
Pedestrian safety advis cnclEstablishes the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Council (Council) within the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to review and analyze data related to pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5202 2015–16 |
Financial education prtnrshpAdds the State Treasurer as a member of the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (Partnership) and provides that teachers who are members of the Partnership be reimbursed for travel expenses and allowed to attend... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5433 2015–16 |
Tribal history, culture, etcRequires, rather than encourages, school districts to incorporate the history, culture, and government of the nearest federally recognized Indian tribe(s) into the social studies curriculum. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5441 2015–16 |
Patient meds coordinationRequires health benefit plans that cover prescription drugs to implement a medication synchronization policy and permit an enrollee to fill a drug for more or less than a one-month supply if the enrollee requests medication... | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5381 2015–16 |
Firearms, return by law enf.Requires law enforcement agencies to establish a protocol for notifying family or household members when a privately owned firearm is being returned to a person and to comply with certain requirements before returning the firearm. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 28, 2015 |
| SB 5059 2015–16 |
Patent infringement claimsProhibits a person from making assertions of patent infringement in bad faith. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 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 |