Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5277 2025–26 |
Juvenile rehab. to 25 repealRepealing of juvenile rehabilitation to 25 legislation. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5277 2023–24 |
Dairy, etc. tax preferencesExtends the expiration date of business and occupation tax exemptions for dairy, fruit, vegetable, and seafood processors from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2035. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5277 2021–22 |
Early achievers prg/suspendSuspending the early achievers program. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5277 2019–20 |
Agricultural fair fundingEliminates a $2 million annual transfer from the state general fund to the fair fund. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5277 2017–18 |
Disqualification of judgesChanges the terminology relating to disqualification of judges. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5277 2015–16 |
Patronizing a prostituteIncreases Patronizing a Prostitute from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5277 2013–14 |
ElectionsSeveral changes eliminate or modify election administration requirements. State Voters' Pamphlet. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5277 2011–12 |
Workers' comp premium ratesRequires the department of labor and industries to annually: (1) Adjust rates to become effective on January 1st of each year; and (2) Provide the workers' compensation advisory committee with an analysis of the status and... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5277 2009–10 |
District court clerk feesAuthorizes district court clerks to charge fees for certain services. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 372, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5277 2007–08 |
Visitation rights/nonparentsAffirms that parents have a paramount right to raise their minor children. Recognizes that this paramount right must be considered in conjunction with a minor child's interest in maintaining the strong emotional bonds with... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5277 2005–06 |
Hearing aidsAll health carriers and state purchased health care programs that provide coverage for prostheses must also include coverage for hearing aids, provided that such services are delivered upon the recommendation of the patient's... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5277 2003–04 |
Utilities & trans commissionThe UTC is authorized to revoke or suspend a transportation company certificate, or to authorize additional certificates to serve a specific route, without a hearing, when the existing certificate holder does not object to the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5277 2001–02 |
State ferries/alcoholThe sale of liquor on all Washington State ferries is prohibited. This prohibition cannot impair existing contracts the ferry system has with the entities providing alcohol on the ferries. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5277 1999–00 |
Higher ed student child care$ Establishes a child care grant program for institutions of higher education. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 375, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5277 1997–98 |
PERS I separationPERS I members who separate from service after January 1, 1998, and after age 50 with at least 20 years of service, and leave their contributions in the system, can retire with an unreduced benefit at age 60. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5277 1995–96 |
Indian gaming/compactsThe approval process for tribal state compacts is modified. When the Gambling Commission reaches a tentative agreement with a tribe on a proposed compact or amendments to an existing compact, the Director of the Gambling... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5277 1993–94 |
Health care reformCreates the Washington health insurance purchasing cooperative board to design and update the uniform benefit package. Requires certified health plans to abide by the rules of participation designated in the act. Creates the... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5277 1991–92 |
Small business export centerThe Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center is reauthorized without modifications and removed from the sunset process. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |