Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Christine Rolfes
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5355 2015–16 |
Resident student/veteransModifies the definition of resident student for veterans of the uniformed services, including spouses and dependents, receiving veterans administration educational assistance benefits to comply with the Veterans Access,... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, 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 5004 2015–16 |
Warrant officers' authorityAuthorizes any city or town, rather than only cities with a population of over 400,000, to maintain warrant officers within local police departments. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, 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 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 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 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 5843 2015–16 |
Outdoor recreationProvides the additional consideration of programs that utilize veterans for at least 50 percent of their program implementation or administration for the Director of the State Parks and Recreation Commission to consider when... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2015 |
May 13, 2015 |
| SB 5085 2015–16 |
Gold star license platesAuthorizes siblings of United States Armed Forces members who died while in service or as a result of service to apply for Gold Star license plates. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5163 2015–16 |
Students/military familiesRequires school districts to report data on students from military families. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, 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 5534 2015–16 |
CPA scholarship programCreates the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Scholarship Program to increase the number of students pursuing the CPA license in Washington. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5679 2015–16 |
Special education studentsRequires that transition services be addressed in a transition plan in the Individualized Education Program of a student with disabilities when educationally and developmentally appropriate. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5166 2015–16 |
Forage fish managementCommissions two studies regarding the populations in Puget Sound of smelt and other forage fish. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5603 2015–16 |
Cottage food operationsIncreases the gross income limit for cottage food operations from $15,000 to $25,000. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 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 5486 2015–16 |
Parents for parents programRequires that the Parent for Parent (PFP) program be funded by a pass-through from the Office of Public Defense to a non-profit lead organization with extensive experience supporting veteran parents, subject to the... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5805 2015–16 |
Conflict resolution/schoolsIncludes statewide dispute resolution organizations in the organizations that develop volunteer-based conflict resolution and mediation program. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5311 2015–16 |
Crisis intervention/officersRequires the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to provide crisis intervention training to all full-time law enforcement officers. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5662 2015–16 |
Brewery promotional itemsPermits breweries and microbreweries to provide branded promotional items to nonprofit organizations. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5083 2015–16 |
Sudden cardiac arrestProvides that school districts must require a private nonprofit youth program to provide a statement of compliance with policies for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) awareness, in order to maintain immunity from liability for... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5088 2015–16 |
Geological hazard assessmentRequires the state Geological Survey (Survey) to apply the best practicable technology, including light detection and ranging (Lidar) mapping, while performing its existing obligation to identify and map volcanic, seismic,... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5438 2015–16 |
Bicycle, moped/stop, proceedAllows operators of bicycles and mopeds to stop and proceed through traffic control signals that use vehicle detection devices under certain conditions, if such devices are inoperable due to the size or composition of the... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5532 2015–16 |
WA gift of life awardMakes changes to the provisions of the Washington Gift of Life award. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 16, 2015 |