Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5076 2017–18 |
School district bondsAllows a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district bonds. Takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 2 and Article VIII, section 6 of the state Constitution (S-0426/17) providing for a... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5078 2017–18 |
Impacts from wildlife damageRequires the Department of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) to reimburse public agencies for emergency response services provided when an elk collides with a motor vehicle. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5082 2017–18 |
Fire safety complianceRequires an owner of commercial or rental property or a condominium association to certify to an usurer that the property is in compliance with laws and codes relating to the installation of fire equipment. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5086 2017–18 |
Capital budget 2017-2019Authorizes $3.98 billion in new capital projects for the 2017-19 fiscal biennium; of this total, $2.53 billion is financed with state general obligation bonds. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5088 2017–18 |
Local infrastruct. financingCreates a new program within the Housing Finance Commission to provide financing for local infrastructure projects through the issuance of bonds or loans. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5089 2017–18 |
State facilities useStreamlines business practices and aligns the duties in statute with the Department of Enterprise Services and the Office of Financial Management's primary role for real estate. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5092 2017–18 |
Women helping women grantsCreates the Women Helping Women grant program in the Department of Commerce. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5093 2017–18 |
Feminine hygiene products txExempts feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5095 2017–18 |
Trans sup budget 2015-2017Makes 2015-2017 supplemental transportation appropriations. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5098 2017–18 |
Flammable train speed limitsClarifies the authority of the Utility and Transportation Commission (UTC) and first class cities in regard to setting train speeds. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5099 2017–18 |
Vulnerable persons/crimesLowers culpability for criminal mistreatment in the first and second degrees from reckless to criminal negligence. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5101 2017–18 |
Marijuana business contractsAllows licensed marijuana businesses to enter into licensing agreements or consulting contracts for goods or services related to a marijuana business. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5103 2017–18 |
Commitment review petitionsEstablishes a time limit of ten days to file a Joel's Law petition without requesting a new designated mental health professional (DMHP) evaluation. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5104 2017–18 |
Property tax/line of dutyCreates a lifetime property tax exemption for residences owned by persons whose spouses were killed in the line of duty, either in the military or as a first responder. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5105 2017–18 |
Foster care licensingStreamlining the foster care licensing process for private child placing agencies by addressing specific issues within the licensing process. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5109 2017–18 |
Athletic department budgetsRequires an institution of higher education that operates an athletic department budget deficit for three consecutive calendar years to have its athletic budget approved by the senate commerce, labor, and sports committee. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5112 2017–18 |
Tax preferencesInvests in education and other vital public services by: (1) Narrowing the use tax exemption for extracted fuel; (2) Modifying the nonresident sales and use tax exemption; (3) Eliminating the sales and use tax exemption for... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5114 2017–18 |
Quarterly revenue forecastsRequires the first state economic and revenue forecast of each calendar year be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature on or before February 20th. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5115 2017–18 |
School director compensationRemoves from current law the daily compensation rate of $50 and the limit of $4,800 annually for school director compensation that school directors may receive. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5116 2017–18 |
1st class cities' retirementPermits the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) to enter into irrevocable agreements to invest the pension funds of the First Class Cities Retirement System (FCCRS). | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5117 2017–18 |
Military students/extracurr.Provides that the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) must facilitate the opportunity for children of transitioning military families to participate in extracurricular activities. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5121 2017–18 |
Fire district tax leviesEliminates the requirement that a fire district must have, or contract with another entity that has, at least one paid full-time employee in order to levy an additional regular property tax levy. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5123 2017–18 |
Oil spill planning/nonfuelExempts Class III railroads transporting oil that is not crude oil or a refined petroleum product used for fuel from oil spill contingency planning. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5124 2017–18 |
Personal health informationProvides that nonpublic personal health information in the custody of the Insurance Commissioner is confidential and not subject to public disclosure. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5126 2017–18 |
Uniform ballot designRequires the Secretary of State (Secretary) to develop a uniform ballot format no later than 2027. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |