Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5776 2015–16 |
Food stamp work requirementsThe State may not seek, maintain, or accept a Federal waiver from federal food stamp requirements. The State shall terminate any work requirement waivers as of the effective date of this Act. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5777 2015–16 |
St. employee whistleblowersIncludes state whistleblower protection for reporting on prohibited ex parte communications between a state employee and a presiding officer or judge in a matter involving the employee's agency. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5827 2015–16 |
Data ctr server equip tax exThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5854 2015–16 |
Coll. bargaining agreementsPublic employers must submit digital copies of their collective bargaining agreements to the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) within 30 days of the effective date of the agreement. PERC must maintain a website... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5855 2015–16 |
State highway projct permitsRequires the department of transportation to: (1) For state highway projects, follow the same expedited permitting process that applied to the Interstate 5 Skagit river bridge replacement project; and (2) Grant or reject a... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5862 2015–16 |
Trans project partnershipsThe Transportation Innovative Partnerships Act is repealed and internal references are corrected accordingly. The public policy goals for public-private partnerships in Washington are identified and the execution and... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5947 2015–16 |
Integrated care psychiatry(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of health and the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington to develop and operate a training program in integrated care psychiatry. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5949 2015–16 |
Alaskan Way viaduct projectProhibits the department of transportation, if a new revenue package is passed by the legislature after January 1, 2015, from expending any funds from the new revenue package on the state route number 99 Alaskan Way viaduct... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5950 2015–16 |
Prevailing wage survey dataWhen an interested party submits a wage survey on behalf of a contractor, and the contractor has not signed the survey form, L&I must send a copy of the form to the contractor and provide information about how to dispute the... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5951 2015–16 |
Prevailing wages/pilot prjctA pilot project is created to establish the prevailing wage using two different methods for two groups of trades. The wage under the pilot project must be published no later than February 2017. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5952 2015–16 |
Prevailing wages, paying ofStarting on the effective date of the bill, the requirement to submit intents and affidavits does not apply to contractors and subcontractors whose contract amounts are less than $750. That threshold contract amount must be... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5953 2015–16 |
Nonprofits/prevailing wageWork on a public works project that is performed or funded by a nonprofit organization is exempt from the requirement to pay prevailing wages. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5976 2015–16 |
School employee insuranceSections 1 and 2 contain legislative findings and legislative intent. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6015 2015–16 |
Hunter ed/NRA spec lic plateThe National Rifle Association (NRA) special license plate, displaying the NRA logo, is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that are required to be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6016 2015–16 |
Interest arbitrationEmployers that engage in collective bargaining under Chapters 41.80 RCW – OFM for the state, 41.76 RCW – four-year higher education institutions, and 28B.52 RCW – community college districts, may not enter into an agreement... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6047 2015–16 |
Airplane repair operatorsProvides a sales and use tax exemption to charges, for labor and services rendered in respect to the constructing of new buildings, made to: (1) A maintenance repair operator engaged in the maintenance of commercial airplanes... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6075 2015–16 |
Crude oil pipelinesRequires the energy facility site evaluation council to: (1) Study matters relating to the siting and construction of pipelines for transporting crude oil and related products in this state; and (2) Consult with the department... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6076 2015–16 |
Garnishing public pensionsFor felonies committed after July 1, 2015, if the felony was the result of misconduct associated with the person's service as a public employee, up to 50 percent of the monthly retirement benefit can be garnished for the costs... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6077 2015–16 |
Forfeiting public pensionsIf a felony crime is committed in the course of public employment by a public official or employee after the effective date of the act, the person's membership in a state retirement plan is terminated and any retirement... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6079 2015–16 |
Basic education fundingDeclares an intent to: (1) Enable parents to determine which school best meets their child's educational needs; (2) Empower parents to be able to send their child to their school of choice; (3) Provide the legislature... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6081 2015–16 |
Labor and industries ombudsOmbuds for Employers. The ombuds for employers is created in the Department of Commerce (Commerce). | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6085 2015–16 |
Office furnitureModular electrical systems that are UL-listed and installed, reconfigured, or maintained for use in commercial furniture do not require the services of a licensed electrician. This exemption does not apply to the electrical... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6105 2015–16 |
Aggravated left lane drivingAggravated left lane driving fines are added to the penalty for the traffic infraction of driving continuously in the left lane of a multiline roadway when it impedes the flow of other traffic. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6116 2015–16 |
Edu employees during strikeFunds appropriated for teacher compensation, including salary and fringe benefits, cannot be expended during the time an employee engages in a strike or work stoppage. School districts may require a signed statement from a... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6141 2015–16 |
Elson S Floyd med school/WSUA school of medicine at WSU will be known as the Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |