Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6085 2017–18 |
Linked deposit programIncreases the amount of funds available for the purpose of loans to veteran-owned businesses. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6086 2017–18 |
Nonnative finfish releaseProhibits the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from issuing or renewing any leases, or otherwise authorizing the use of state-owned aquatic lands for the purpose of Atlantic salmon aquaculture. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6088 2017–18 |
Employee recognition awardsEliminates the county employee safety award program and instead allows for recognition of employees for outstanding achievements, safety performance, longevity, and public service, with rewards up to $200 in value. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6093 2017–18 |
Family med. res. network/WSUAdds Washington State University's Elson Floyd College of Medicine to the Family Medicine Residency Network. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6102 2017–18 |
Employee reproductive healthCreates the Employee Reproductive Choice Act which makes it an unfair practice under the Washington Law Against Discrimination: | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6107 2017–18 |
Electric motorcycle feesLowers the additional annual registration fee on electric motorcycles from $150 to $30. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6132 2017–18 |
2nd grd reading assessmentsRequires school districts to select a second grade oral reading assessment which must be administered to students each fall and establishes associated requirements for districts. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6135 2017–18 |
Academic programsAllows Academic Acceleration Incentive Program (AAIP) competitive grants to be renewed for one additional year. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6140 2017–18 |
State land managementBrings into alignment the maximum length of leases for certain state-owned aquatic lands. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6141 2017–18 |
Student distress responseDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop an online one-hour training module for school staff on the recognition, screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6142 2017–18 |
Limited jdx. court comm'rsExpands the authority of a municipal court commissioner, subject to certain limitations. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6147 2017–18 |
Continuity of care/Rx insur.Prohibits health plans from denying continued drug coverage or increasing the copayment/coinsurance amount outside of the open enrollment period. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6152 2017–18 |
Road vacation/body of waterAuthorizes a county to vacate a county road in certain instances when it is for the protection of public safety and it provides access to a mainline railroad bridge creating a public safety hazard. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6161 2017–18 |
Campaign treasurers trainingRequires the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) to provide a training course for certifying political campaign treasurers and deputy treasurers beginning September 1, 2018. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6168 2017–18 |
School compost & recyclingAllows public schools to offer students the opportunity to recycle and to compost their food waste. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6174 2017–18 |
Budget stabilization accountAuthorizes appropriations from the Budget Stabilization Account for fire mobilization and suppression. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6177 2017–18 |
Excess local infra. revenuesAllows certain excess revenues from local public sources, under the Local Infrastructure Financing Tool program, to be carried forward and used to calculate the state's contribution in subsequent years. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6182 2017–18 |
Noncollection of taxesProvides that a county treasurer can no longer be held liable for solely neglecting to collect taxes, however, willful refusal to collect taxes remains punishable. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6183 2017–18 |
Mobile home foreclosure saleProvides that when a manufactured/mobile or park model home is sold at a county treasurer's foreclosure or distraint sale, the registered owner of record, legal owner on title, and the purchaser are not required to sign the... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6187 2017–18 |
Transp. electrificationAuthorizes the governing authority of a municipal electric utility or the commission of a public utility district to adopt an electrification of transportation plan. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6189 2017–18 |
Driving w/ suspended licenseEliminates the failure to respond or appear in connection with a traffic infraction as a reason for suspension of a person’s driver’s license. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6190 2017–18 |
Voting, signature stamp forPermits a person who is physically disabled to sign a voter registration oath or ballot declaration with a signature stamp, if certain requirements are met. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6195 2017–18 |
Significant transp. projectsProvides criteria for a transportation project of statewide significance. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6201 2017–18 |
Open ed. resources projectRemoves the June 30, 2018, expiration date for provisions governing the library of openly licensed courseware (library). | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6205 2017–18 |
Tax foreclosure/as-is saleRequires all property sold by a county treasurer in a tax lien foreclosure sale to be sold "as is," without any guarantee or warranty of any kind. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |