Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6493 2019–20 |
Active transp safety councilEstablishes the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council (Active Transportation Council) to be convened by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to replace the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Council and the Cooper... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6493 2017–18 |
Intercollegiate athleticsRequires Boards of Trustees or Regents (Board) of institutions of higher education to approve in open public meetings the annual budgets for their intercollegiate programs in advance of any expenditures for the fiscal year. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6493 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Declares an intent to clarify that, in this state, barrier-free access to birth control remains a fundamental right and that discriminating against women through limitations on... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6493 2013–14 |
Juvenile records accessProhibits the publication, distribution, or sale of confidential juvenile offense records maintained by any court, law enforcement agency, or state agency, including the juvenile court, local law enforcement, the Washington... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| SB 6493 2011–12 |
Sexual predator commitmentTransfers administration of defense representation in sexually violent predator commitment cases from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Office of Public Defense. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6493 2009–10 |
PERS, TRS, SERS plans 2 & 3The WSIPP is directed to continue to evaluate the disability benefit options identified in their 2009 study during the 2010 interim. The options subject to further evaluation are changes to PEBB long-term disability insurance... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6493 2007–08 |
Small city loans(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides for a program for the loan of city costs associated with the appeal of a critical areas ordinance. The one-time per appeal loan is for cities with a population under thirty thousand... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6493 2005–06 |
Drug courtsModifies the minimum restriction on drug court eligibility by allowing offenders convicted of a violent offense to participate, provided that the offense was not a "serious violent offense" and did not cause great bodily harm... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6493 2003–04 |
Costs of electionsPrevents counties from charging cities, towns, or districts for statewide election or measure costs. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 268, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6493 2001–02 |
Driving record abstractsTransit authorities or their agents can request certified abstracts of full driving records for prospective vanpool drivers for insurance and risk management purposes. It is unlawful to use the abstract information for any... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6493 1999–00 |
SEPA/ local governmentFor public projects over $1 million, if proposed by a county, the lead agency is the nearest city over 100,000, and its costs are paid by the county. If the public project over $1 million is proposed by a municipal or public... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6493 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6493 1995–96 |
Consumer health informationAll health care payors subject to the jurisdiction of the state of Washington must disclose information about their health plans to plan enrollees or prospective enrollees upon request. The information must be easily... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6493 1993–94 |
State energy strategyIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the state energy strategy shall provide primary guidance for implementation of the state's energy policy. The State Energy Office will cooperate with state agencies,... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6493 1991–92 |
Safe drinking waterDesignates the federal environmental protection agency as having primary responsibility for regulation of the safe drinking water act. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |