Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6593 2017–18 |
Evergreen promise programModifies the state need grant (SNG) to be an entitlement, phased-in by median family income over three biennia. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 26, 2018 |
| HB 2299 2017–18 |
Supp. operating budgetMakes supplemental changes to the operating budget for the 2017-19 biennium. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 23, 2018 |
| HB 2469 2017–18 |
Transportation budget supp.Makes supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2017-19 fiscal biennium. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 23, 2018 |
| HB 2999 2017–18 |
Election security breachesRequires the secretary of state to: (1) Consult with the attorney general, the state chief information security officer, county auditors, or other designated local election officials to identify instances of security breaches... | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 23, 2018 |
| SB 6618 2017–18 |
Mental health counselorsRequires every school to employ at least one mental health counselor in order to allow students reasonable access as needed. Requires mental health counselors to: (1) Be licensed by the state and only work within the scope of... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 23, 2018 |
| SB 6619 2017–18 |
Van accessible parkingProhibits the use of a parking placard, special license plate, special year tab, or identification card to park in a "van accessible" parking space when not actually parking a van equipped for wheelchairs or mobility equipment. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 23, 2018 |
| HB 2967 2017–18 |
Capital gains tax/prop. taxImposes a tax of 7 percent on long-term capital gains. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| HB 2992 2017–18 |
Rural manuf., etc./B&O taxProvides a preferential business and occupation (B&O) tax rate to eligible manufacturers beginning January 1, 2019. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| HB 2996 2017–18 |
Disability/civil actionsModifies the state civil rights act to address civil actions alleging a violation of the right to be free from discrimination because of the presence of a sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog... | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| HB 2997 2017–18 |
EnergyModifies energy independence act provisions. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5013 2017–18 |
Tenant property, dispositionEstablishes a five-day period after which a landlord may dispose of an evicted tenant's property that has been placed on the nearest public property. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5015 2017–18 |
At-will tenancy/unl detainerAllows suit of at-will tenant for unlawful detainer. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5016 2017–18 |
Auctioned impounded vehicleIncreases the deficiency claim cap for a registered tow truck operator against the registered owner of an impounded vehicle to $800 and up to $2,250 for vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5033 2017–18 |
Infrastructure financingPermanently dedicates portions of the Public Utilities Tax, Solid Waste Tax and Real Estate Excise Tax to the Education Legacy Trust Account. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5034 2017–18 |
Local gov. financial reportsRequires a county treasurer to prepare, certify, and file financial reports for a special purpose district when: (1) the county treasurer acts as the treasurer for the special purpose district; and (2) the annual revenue of... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5038 2017–18 |
Incentivized evidence discl.Requires a prosecutor to give the defendant advance notice and specific detailed information about any potential informant testimony. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5080 2017–18 |
Real property damage actionsProvides that any action for damage to real property resulting from construction, alteration, or repair on adjacent property against a public entity using funds approved by the voters of its jurisdiction for the construction... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5087 2017–18 |
Capital projects/higher ed.Requires the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to develop learning space utilization standards, reasonableness of cost standards, and a scoring and prioritization matrix for capital projects at four-year higher education... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5090 2017–18 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $2,586,858,000 in general obligation bonds to finance projects in the 2017-19 Capital Budget and to pay issuance and bond sale expenses. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5091 2017–18 |
Utility damage preventionRemoves certain obsolete implementation dates under the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act (Damage Prevention Act). | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5094 2017–18 |
Breed-based dog regulationsRestricts cities and counties from imposing breed-based restrictions or prohibitions unless they provide an exemption for dogs that pass the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Test, or a reasonable equivalent. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5120 2017–18 |
Lobbying activityProhibits various state officers and employees from receiving compensation for certain lobbying activities for one year after leaving state service. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5127 2017–18 |
Carbon pollution taxCreates a carbon tax imposed on first sale and use of fossil fuels and on electricity generated by fossil fuels. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5132 2017–18 |
Liquor enforcement officersStates that the enforcement authority of the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) includes the authority to enforce any penal law related to the manufacture, importation, transportation, distribution, or sale of marijuana, tobacco,... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5135 2017–18 |
Main street programIncreases the tax credit limit for contributions made statewide and makes administrative changes to the Main Street Program. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |