Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5608 2019–20 |
B&O manufacturing tax rateLowers the business and occupation tax rate ceiling to increase the sustainability of manufacturing. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5609 2019–20 |
State spending limitProtects essential programs and taxpayers from unsustainable state budgets by establishing a responsible state spending limit. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5610 2019–20 |
Sales and use tax rateDecreases the sales and use tax rate, from six and one-half percent to six percent, of the selling price on retail sales. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5611 2019–20 |
State parks license plateCreates a new special license plate that displays a symbol or artwork recognizing the cultural significance of Sasquatch in Washington State history and folklore. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5615 2019–20 |
Sasquatch, official cryptidDesignates the species of cryptid commonly called "Sasquatch" or "Bigfoot" or "Forest Yeti" as the official cryptid of the state. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5616 2019–20 |
Diabetics/manicuringRequires a manicurist to ask a client if the client is diabetic prior to engaging in the practice of manicuring. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5617 2019–20 |
Nontribal gill netsBans the use of nontribal Columbia River salmon gill net licenses beginning January 1, 2021, and establishes a buyout program for retiring licenses by December 31, 2020. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5618 2019–20 |
Public works bid limitsIncreases the small works roster process project cost threshold. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5619 2019–20 |
New business B&O tax creditProvides a business and occupations (B&O) tax credit for all new businesses on 100 percent of the tax due for the first 12 months. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5620 2019–20 |
Elk fencing pilot projectDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct a pilot program to test New Zealand design elk fencing in Skagit County within the range of the North Cascades elk herd. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5623 2019–20 |
Collective bargaining/duesProvides that public employers and employee organizations are not liable for requiring, deducting, receiving, or retaining agency or fair share fees from public employees if the fees were permitted at the time under state law... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5624 2019–20 |
Clothing & prepared food/taxProvides a sales tax exemption for prepared food and for clothing and footwear for human use. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5625 2019–20 |
Senior property tax/medicareAllows certain supplemental insurance premiums to be deducted from the calculation of combined disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for the senior citizen, individuals with disabilities, and veterans property tax... | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5626 2019–20 |
Cultivation of shellfishDirects the Department of Ecology (DOE) to issue permits for the use of pesticides to control infestations of burrowing shrimp in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5629 2019–20 |
Small modular reactorsIncludes small modular reactors (SMRs) as a clean energy technology innovation encouraged under the guiding principles of the state energy strategy. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5630 2019–20 |
GMA hearings/compositionRequires at least one Growth Management Hearings Board member from each board region must have experience as a city or county planner. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5631 2019–20 |
State & local taxationRequires the department of revenue to: (1) Make publicly available an online searchable database of all taxes and tax rates in the state for each taxing district; and (2) Provide tax rate calculators on the searchable database... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5632 2019–20 |
Tax court, creatingCreates a tax court as a court of record with statewide jurisdiction which will consist of one judge selected from each division of the court of appeals and commissioners as are appointed by the tax court. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5634 2019–20 |
State building code councilRequires the State Building Code Council to adopt or amend statewide codes every five years, beginning in 2020. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5637 2019–20 |
Behav. health entities/taxesIncreases the number of mental health and behavioral health professionals in the workforce. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5639 2019–20 |
Growth mngmnt hearings boardRequires the Growth Management Hearings Board to allow the planning jurisdiction to retain and examine scientific experts or other expert witness to assist in reviewing a petition involving critical areas. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5642 2019–20 |
Intramuscular needlingAuthorizes a physical therapist to perform intramuscular needling only after being issued an intramuscular needling endorsement by the secretary of the department of health. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5644 2019–20 |
Homeless hosting/religiousProhibits county, city, and town ordinances from placing undue burden on religious organizations providing housing or shelters for the homeless. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5645 2019–20 |
Child-placing agenciesDirects the Department of Children, Youth and Families to conduct a child-placing agency (CPA) contract evaluation and rate analysis of the current rates compared with actual costs incurred by CPAs. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5646 2019–20 |
Affordable housing/sales taxAuthorizes a county or city to impose a local sales tax, credited against the state sales tax, for affordable or supportive housing. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |