Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Doug Ericksen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5310 2015–16 |
Energy facilities/enforcemntIncreases the maximum daily penalty amount that may be imposed on permit violators by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC). | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 14, 2015 |
| SB 5015 2015–16 |
Dairy inspection programExtends the expiration date for the dairy inspection program assessment from June 30, 2015, to June 30, 2020. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5139 2015–16 |
Buildings, 4 or more storiesEliminates an exemption in the State Building Code Act for certain buildings that are four or more stories high. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5293 2015–16 |
Optometrists/hydrocodone useAllows the Optometry Board to add Schedule II hydrocodone combination products to the list of drugs an optometrist may use, prescribe, dispense, purchase, possess, or administer. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5424 2015–16 |
Renewable natural gas/PUDsAuthorizes public utility districts (PUD) to produce and utilize renewable natural gas for internal operations. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 6582 2013–14 |
Liquid bulk crude oilEstablishes the spill prevention and response act. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jun 16, 2014 |
| SB 6228 2013–14 |
Health care cost and qualityRequires health carriers to offer transparency tools for members with certain price and quality information. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 224, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 4, 2014 |
| SB 5775 2013–14 |
Veterans/drivers' licensesAllows a person to indicate his or her status as a veteran of the United States military on his or her driver's license or identicard. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 2, 2014 |
| SB 5141 2013–14 |
Motorcycles @ traffic signalAllows motorcycles, under certain circumstances, to proceed through a vehicle-activated traffic control signal that is inoperable due to the size of the motorcycle. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| SB 6501 2013–14 |
Used oil recyclingRequires that local governments address best management practices for preventing and managing polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination at used oil collection sites as part of their hazardous waste management plans. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| SB 6086 2013–14 |
State agency PCBs reductionRequires the Department of Enterprise Services to establish purchasing and procurement policies that provide for a preference for products and products in packaging that do not contain polychlorinated biphenyls. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| SB 5785 2013–14 |
License plates/display, etc.Removes the requirement to periodically replace license plates. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| SB 6450 2013–14 |
On-water dwellingsRequires certain floating on-water residencies permitted or legally established prior to July 1, 2014, to be classified as a conforming use in a local government's shoreline regulations. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 19, 2014 |
| SB 5127 2013–14 |
Struct. settlements/workersThe age threshold for structured settlements is removed, allowing injured workers of any age to settle parts of their worker compensation claims through structured settlements. A best interest determination is not a... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 5199 2013–14 |
Irrigation & water rightsCreates a new, temporary process for certain water users who have transitioned to a more efficient irrigation technology to change their place of water use with the Department of Ecology. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 5991 2013–14 |
Nuclear power, studyingCreates a Joint Select Committee on Nuclear Energy to study how the state can advance and support the generation of clean energy in the region through the use of nuclear power. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6110 2013–14 |
Retainage bonds/pub contrctsRequires an A-minus or better rating for a surety insurer. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6157 2013–14 |
Hazardous substance tax exemExempts agricultural crop protection products warehoused or transported in Washington from the hazardous substance tax under the Model Toxics Control Act if those products are not used, manufactured, packaged for sale, or sold... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6215 2013–14 |
Natural gas companies/taxCreates a sales and use tax exemption for machinery and equipment used to produce pipeline-quality natural gas. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6220 2013–14 |
Retailers selling for resaleThe spirits retail license issuance fee does not apply to a spirits retail licensee for sales to a spirits retailer licensed to sell spirits for consumption on the premises, meaning sales of spirits to bars and restaurants. A... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6430 2013–14 |
High-tech R&D tax prefsThe high technology B&O tax credit and sales and use tax deferral are extended from January 1, 2015, until October 1, 2015. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6516 2013–14 |
Task force/water supply, etcEstablishes the Legislative Task Force on Financing the State's Storm Water, Flood Risk Reduction and Floodplain Restoration, and Water Supply and Integrated Water Management Priorities(Task Force). | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6567 2013–14 |
Oil spill taxesThe oil spill response tax and the oil spill administration tax are imposed on the privilege of receiving crude oil at a bulk oil terminal within this state from a rail tank car. A bulk oil terminal is defined in the bill as... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 5054 2013–14 |
Habitat and recreation landsRequires the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and State Parks to submit a request to the Legislature and obtain its approval prior to acquiring certain types of real property. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |