Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bruce Dammeier
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6484 2015–16 |
Victims of sex crimesRequires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, when funded, to create and operate a statewide sexual assault kit tracking system. Requires local law enforcement agencies, a sheriff and his or her deputies,... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6487 2015–16 |
Use of force in self-defenseProvides that homicide is justifiable when committed in the event the slayer had a reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm to himself, herself, or another person in a dwelling, residence, other place of... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6488 2015–16 |
HCA federal innov. waiverRequires the Health Care Authority to apply for a federal waiver to integrate certain employer health care arrangements with individual market policies. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6489 2015–16 |
Fire suppression volunteersDNR must compile and maintain a list of qualified wildland fire suppression volunteers. To be listed, volunteers must have adequate training and qualifications, often referred to as "red cards" or "blue cards". DNR must share... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6490 2015–16 |
Fire suppression methodologyBy December 31, 2016, DNR must report to the Legislature with the following information: a list of the types of long-term fire retardants, foams, and gels used by DNR; the criteria used in determining when, where, and how to... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6515 2015–16 |
Firearms/hunting educationRequires the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the department of fish and wildlife, to develop a program of instruction for firearms safety and hunter education for students in grades nine through... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6541 2015–16 |
State hospital performanceEach state hospital must develop a robust Lean performance management plan to be overseen by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). DSHS must coordinate activities between the state hospitals to develop common... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6547 2015–16 |
WSP recruitment & payThe WSP must conduct an outreach and marketing plan based on recommendations from the JTC report on recruitment and retention of state patrol officers. Specifically, the bill requires the WSP to: develop a comprehensive... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6552 2015–16 |
Assessment inventory toolA process is created for school districts to audit student assessments and report the information to the Washington State Institute for Public Policy for review and subsequent report to the education committees of the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6563 2015–16 |
Female genital mutilationCreates the crime of female genital mutilation. Provides that conviction of female genital mutilation constitutes unprofessional conduct under the uniform disciplinary act. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6603 2015–16 |
Suicide educationCreates the safe homes task force to raise public awareness and increase suicide prevention education among new partners who are in key positions to help reduce suicide. Requires Forefront at the University of Washington... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6604 2015–16 |
Tax & fee increase limitsStates that an action or combination of actions by the legislature that raises taxes may be in effect for no more than one year after the effective date of the action unless approved by a two-thirds vote in both the house and... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6636 2015–16 |
Consumer protection/militaryAuthorizes a service member, who has been called into active service, to terminate or suspend the following services upon written notice, including electronic mail, to the service provider: (1) Telecommunication services from... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5081 2015–16 |
State governmnt expendituresRequires that information regarding collective bargaining agreements, leased facilities, procurement, and employee compensation be posted on websites accessible to the public. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 6443 2015–16 |
Gender seg. facility rulesThe Commission must repeal WAC 162-32-060 on gender-segregated facilities in its entirety. The Commission may not initiate any rule-making procedure that involves the subject of gender segregated facilities. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2016 |
| SB 5179 2015–16 |
ParaeducatorsCreates minimum employment entry standards for paraeducators who work in certain programs. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2016 |
| SB 6080 2015–16 |
Kindergarten, K-3 class sizeK-3 Class Size Reduction Construction Grant Pilot Program. To help school districts expand the number of classrooms in support of the K–3 class-size reduction objective, the K-3 class size reduction construction grant pilot... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 14, 2015 |
| SB 5994 2015–16 |
State trans project permitsRequires cities, towns, and counties to issue permits to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for transportation projects that cost less than $500 million within 90 days of the completion of the permit... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5995 2015–16 |
Mobility/trans system goalIncludes congestion relief and improved freight mobility in the definition of the existing transportation system policy goal of mobility. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5996 2015–16 |
DOT transportation projectsDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to continue using the multiagency permit program and places various requirements upon the staff and the program. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 17, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5997 2015–16 |
Trans project deliveryAuthorizes and strongly encourages the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to use design-build contracting for projects over $2 million. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 6013 2015–16 |
Charity supporter tax reliefIncrease the use tax exemption amount for items purchased or received from an nonprofit organization or library from $10,000 to $12,000. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 6096 2015–16 |
Cancer researchThe cancer research endowment authority (Authority) is created. The Authority has general powers. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5079 2015–16 |
Child abuse/military parentsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to forward reports of physical or sexual abuse of a child to military law enforcement if appropriate. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5317 2015–16 |
Autism & developmntal delaysRequires that medical assistance programs cover universal screening and provider payments for autism and developmental delays, as recommended by the Bright Futures Guidelines and to the extent funds are available. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |