Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5730 2017–18 |
Criminal recordsRequires an application for an original concealed pistol license or alien firearm license to include only one complete set of fingerprints to be forwarded to the Washington state patrol. Authorizes a photograph or copy of an... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5732 2017–18 |
Industrial hemp researchAppropriates funding for the Industrial Hemp Research Pilot program. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5733 2017–18 |
Summer education programsEstablishes the summer step-up act. Creates the summer step-up grant program to increase the number of summer learning programs that combine academics and other forms of learning or skill development. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5735 2017–18 |
Abandoned RV disposalEstablishes a program within the Department of Ecology for recycling and disposing of abandoned recreational vehicles. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5737 2017–18 |
Lobbying activityRequires lobbyists and lobbyists' employers who are required to file certain reports to file the reports required by the fair campaign practices act electronically over the internet as provided by the public disclosure... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5738 2017–18 |
Newspaper B&O tax rateChanges the effective date of the last extension of the business and occupation tax rate for newspapers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5739 2017–18 |
Port district entry feesAuthorizes port districts to limit entry and charge an entry fee to its facilities, for the purpose of on-demand passenger service by motor vehicles licensed and regulated as for-hire vehicles, limousines, and taxicabs. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5740 2017–18 |
180-day school calendarExtends the minimum school year from one hundred eighty days to two hundred twenty days to provide additional instructional time for students and more state-compensated time for teachers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5742 2017–18 |
Wrking connect. child careDirects the Department of Early Learning to expand the Working Connections Child Care Program eligibility to otherwise-eligible, non-WorkFirst participants enrolled in a program that will lead to a baccalaureate degree. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5745 2017–18 |
Drinking water/lead contentRequires public water systems (1) to replace lead-containing service lines to schools and early childhood programs by July 1, 2020, and (2) to replace all other lead-containing service lines by July 1, 2030. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5747 2017–18 |
Health care financingThe Washington Access for All Trust (Trust) is developed to provide health coverage for all residents of the state. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5748 2017–18 |
State contracting & bondingBrings contracting provisions into compliance with federal law as it relates to small works bonding requirements. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5749 2017–18 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to immediately review and streamline requirements for providers of behavioral health services and provide a single set of regulations by April 1, 2018. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5750 2017–18 |
Livestock inspectionMakes changes to the livestock inspection fees charged by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5752 2017–18 |
County offices cost studyRequires a study to determine the cost per county resident to provide the core services of county offices, and the funding sources for all funds used to provide these services. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5753 2017–18 |
Early learning financingCreates the Early Learning Facilities Revolving Account (ELFRA) within the Department of Commerce (COM) to provide grants and loans for the planning, renovation, and construction of early learning facilities. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5755 2017–18 |
GMA populat. growth criteriaLimits planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to large counties and cities that have experienced significant population growth during the previous decade. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5756 2017–18 |
Noncompetition agreementsVoids a noncompetition agreement between an employer and an employee if the employee's compensation, excluding benefits, is less than $55,000 per year. The amount is adjusted for inflation. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5757 2017–18 |
Rx drug step therapyRequires a patient and prescribing practitioner to have access to a clear, readily accessible, and convenient process to request a step therapy exception override determination when coverage of a prescription drug for the... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5758 2017–18 |
College and career readinessRequires the Legislature to allocate an additional $400 per annual average full-time equivalent student enrolled in middle and high schools; this amount must be adjusted annually for inflation. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5759 2017–18 |
Railroad employees/vehiclesRequires the utilities and transportation commission to: (1) Regulate persons providing contract railroad crew transportation and contract crew hauling vehicles with respect to the safety of equipment, driver qualifications,... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5760 2017–18 |
Reproductive health careProvides that it is an unfair practice under state discrimination laws for an employer that provides health insurance to its employees to not provide contraceptive coverage. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5763 2017–18 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Health Care Authority to coordinate mental health resources for Medicaid-eligible children, maintain an adequate provider network, and require screenings for depression for children and youth ages 11-21. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5765 2017–18 |
Tax exemptions & deductionsRepeals certain tax exemptions and deductions for international banking facilities and professional employer organizations to help pay for the full funding of basic education. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5767 2017–18 |
Health care provider noticesRequires a health care provider's office to post a statement on its web site and in locations accessible to and visible by patients or clients that a health care provider will not perform certain medical procedures or... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |