Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5140 2017–18 |
Workplaces/gender pay equityModifies the Equal Pay Act to prohibit discrimination in compensation, which includes discretionary and nondiscretionary wages and benefits; describe when employees are similarly employed; and provide a defense where a pay... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5154 2017–18 |
Driver's license under 21Requires the Department of Licensing to convert a driver's license to the driver's license format used for those 21 years old and older when that driver's license is held by an applicant turning 21 years old within a week and... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5155 2017–18 |
Student suspens. & expulsionProhibits school districts from suspending or expelling students enrolled in grades kindergarten through two (K-2) except in certain circumstances. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5164 2017–18 |
Beer & wine tasting/groceryAuthorizes tasting beer or wine at smaller grocery stores—less than 10,000 square feet—that sell fresh meat, fresh poultry, seafood, or cheese. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5181 2017–18 |
Long-term care/monitoringRequires the long-term care ombuds to notify long-term care facility residents that they may conduct electronic monitoring in their sleeping room. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5182 2017–18 |
Affordable housing optionsAllows a city or county to adopt a property tax exemption program to preserve affordable housing for very low-income households. To qualify for this exemption, a minimum of 25 percent of units in a multiple-unit property must... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5188 2017–18 |
Natural disaster/tax classifAdds wildfire to the natural disaster exception to the additional tax assessed on land removed from the Open Space Program. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5236 2017–18 |
Civic learning partnershipEstablishes a 19-member Civic Learning Public-Private Partnership (Partnership) consisting of legislators and non-legislators to ensure that students in kindergarten through grade 12 ( K-12) schools and expanded learning... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5245 2017–18 |
Veteran definitionExpands eligibility for certain state benefits for veterans who received a form DD-214 or similar document characterizing service as honorable. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5249 2017–18 |
Damages for wage theftProvides that an employer who unlawfully collects a rebate from an employee's wages or willfully and intentionally deprives an employee of wages, is liable in a civil action for triple, rather than double, the amount of wages owed. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5255 2017–18 |
Seizure & forfeiture reportsRequires seizing agencies to keep detailed records about property seized and forfeited under state law and any agreement with any federal agency for each forfeiture. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5295 2017–18 |
Shared leave/pregnancyAllows employees to use the shared leave program for a pregnancy disability and parental leave. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5315 2017–18 |
Home site leases/DNRProvides that, for any auction of state lands that are the subject of an existing lease, the current leaseholder has the right to purchase such lands if he or she is willing to match the price obtained at auction, provided... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5319 2017–18 |
Radioactive waste managementTransfers primary responsibility regarding management oversight of low-level radioactive waste disposal from the Department of Ecology to the Department of Health. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5323 2017–18 |
Marijuana production stndrdCreates a voluntary marijuana production standard and certification program. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5345 2017–18 |
Imagine license platesCreates the Imagine special license plate. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5386 2017–18 |
Initiative reviewExtends the time period in which initiative measures may be filed. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5387 2017–18 |
Hydrolysis of human remainsAdds alkaline hydrolysis as an approved final disposition of a deceased person's body. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5393 2017–18 |
Fish passage barrier removalProvides streamlined review under the existing fish habitat enhancement project approval process for fish passage barrier removal projects that are approved by the Department of Natural Resources under forest practices rules. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5399 2017–18 |
Background checksAuthorizes cities and towns, code cities, and counties to require, by ordinance, a federal background check of specified individuals. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5411 2017–18 |
Eye careEstablishes requirements for the use of remote technology for eye care, and provides for penalties. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5418 2017–18 |
Sunshine committeeRequires public disclosure for personal information where the subject of the information consents to disclosure. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5431 2017–18 |
Composting/nuisance lawsuitsEstablishes that composting, if it meets specific requirements, is presumed to be reasonable and not found to be a nuisance unless the activity violates county or city regulations or has a substantial adverse effect on public... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5441 2017–18 |
Invol. treatment proceduresProhibits a person from possessing a firearm for six months following detention for 72 hours under the Involuntary Treatment Act on the basis that the person presents a likelihood of serious harm. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5443 2017–18 |
Fiscal notesEstablishes dynamic fiscal impact statements as part of the fiscal note process, subject to specified conditions, including submission of a request 60 days in advance of the legislative session. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |