Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6211 2025–26 |
Real estate excise taxes/GMARemoves the requirement that any county, and the cities within those counties, choosing to fully plan under the Growth Management Act submit a proposition to the voters prior to adopting an ordinance to impose a local real... | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 26, 2026 |
| SB 6211 2023–24 |
Mobile home rent increasesClarifies how often a landlord of a manufactured/mobile home community may increase the rent. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6211 2019–20 |
Drug offender sentencingModifies eligibility criteria for the Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA). | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6211 2017–18 |
Federal land revolving acctsDefines a "Good Neighbor Agreement" to mean an agreement entered into between the state and the United States Forest Service or United States Bureau of Land Management to conduct forestland, watershed, and rangeland... | Brad Hawkins (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| SB 6211 2015–16 |
Nonprofit homeownership dev.Creates a tax exemption for real property owned by a nonprofit entity for the purpose of developing residences on the property for sale to low-income households. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6211 2013–14 |
Basic Food/incarcerationDirects the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to terminate basic food benefits if a recipient of basic food benefits is incarcerated for 30 consecutive days or more. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6211 2011–12 |
Hazardous waste site cleanupCreates the Brownfield Redevelopment Trust Fund Account in the custody of the State Treasurer. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6211 2009–10 |
Agricultural scenic corridorCreates an agricultural scenic corridor designation within the Scenic and Recreational Highway System. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 10, 2010 |
| SB 6211 2007–08 |
Washington geological surveyThe geological survey is required to serve as a bureau of information and an advisory service for geologic resources and hazards. This includes maintaining a library, public education program, and geologic database. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6211 2005–06 |
Timber land boardThe Timber Land Revitalization Board is created. The Board will be responsible for making grants and loans to sustain the timber industry and strengthen the connection between the forest economy and maintaining forest health. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6211 2003–04 |
School district leviesIncreases certain districts' levy bases for purposes of calculating levy authority in calendar year 2005 by an additional per pupil adjustment inflator specified in the budget bill. The increase applies only to those districts... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 18, 2004 |
| SB 6211 2001–02 |
ElectionsRevises election procedure dates. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6211 1999–00 |
Access road revolving fundThe access road revolving fund is distributed after appropriation by the Legislature. | Tim Sheldon (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6211 1997–98 |
State chaplain retirementPERS ministers or other clergy persons, either employed as or retired from employment as chaplains in state institutions or agencies, can claim up to 100 percent of their gross salary as housing allowance, to the extent used... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6211 1995–96 |
Criminal justice costsThe Interlocal Cooperation Act is amended to require each county, city or town to be responsible for the costs incident to misdemeanors and gross misdemeanor offenses committed by adults occurring in their respective... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6211 1993–94 |
Adminis rule making & reviewBefore the adoption of a final rule, an agency must prepare a written summary of comments received regarding the proposed rule, and a response to the comments by category, indicating how the rule reflects agency consideration... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6211 1991–92 |
School excess leviesThe calculation of the levy base is changed for levies collected in calendar year 1993 and thereafter. The effect of the change is to provide an inflation adjustment covering both school years supported by a calendar year levy. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 2, 1992 |