All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6440 2011–12 |
Health care purchase optionsAllows the Insurance Commissioner to enter into reciprocal agreements to allow health insurance policies to be sold across state lines. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6441 2011–12 |
Pilot progrms/RCW 70.260.020Authorizing WSU to Continue the Community Energy Efficiency Pilot Program. If funds are appropriated, WSU is authorized to extend grants to the successful pilot programs under the Community Energy Efficiency Pilot program. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6442 2011–12 |
Public school employeesThe stated intent of the act is to assure equitable access to health care for all eligible employees and their dependents; improve transparency of financial data; assure cost-effectiveness through pooling, leveraged... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6443 2011–12 |
Life insurance policy ownersTerm life insurance policies are exempt from the notification requirements under RCW 48.102.100. A term life insurer is not required to notify a policyholder that there may be alternative transactions available. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6446 2011–12 |
Lodging taxThe expiration date of June 30, 2013, for the definitional and reporting changes made in 2007 is removed. This will have the effect of allowing the current uses for lodging taxes to continue. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6447 2011–12 |
State work-study fundingThe Legislature recognizes that education and training, particularly for high-level skills, are key ingredients to economic growth and competitiveness and shared concern of the state, businesses, and professionals. The... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6448 2011–12 |
Voter pamphlet/fiscal impactIn addition to current requirements, fiscal impact statements for initiatives and referendum measures appearing on state ballots must describe the effect that any decrease in revenues may have upon an increase in demand for... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6449 2011–12 |
High-quality early learningThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6450 2011–12 |
Qualified energy resourcesRevises the definition of "qualified alternative energy resource," for purposes of RCW 19.29A.090 (voluntary option to purchase qualified alternative energy resources), to include thermal energy produced from certain... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6451 2011–12 |
Transportation benefit distsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6452 2011–12 |
Veterans' assistance leviesThe Veterans' assistance levy is removed from the county levy and makes it a stand alone levy. The levy is removed from the $5.90 limit per $1,000.00 of assessed value, but it is still subject to the $10.00 constitutional limit. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6453 2011–12 |
Golf cart zonesIn addition to setting the hours that a golf cart may be operated in a golf car zone, the legislative authority of a city or county is authorized to set other operational requirements for golf carts. The legislative authority... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6454 2011–12 |
Special district electionsRevises the dates for special district general elections and special district special elections. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6456 2011–12 |
Intercollegiate athleticsThe governing boards of each of the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and community colleges in addition to their other duties prescribed by law will have the power and authority to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6457 2011–12 |
DOT marine division/veteransWithin available resources, WSF must expand opportunities to provide for preferential hiring of veterans. Options may include increasing the veterans points used in the hiring process and applying this practice to more job... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6458 2011–12 |
Claims against pub. entitiesRecognizes and implements certain fundamental constitutional principles while providing a fair and equitable means of recovery against governmental entities for the negligent acts of their employees and officers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6459 2011–12 |
City disability boardsIf there are no fire fighters under the jurisdiction of a LEOFF 1 disability board of a city eligible to vote, a second eligible employee representative must be elected by the law enforcement officers eligible to vote. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6460 2011–12 |
Taxpayer-funded ed materialsThe Legislature’s goal is that all educational materials developed with state dollars be openly, publicly, and freely accessible for use by others. An open licensing policy allows the materials to be widely shared, allows... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6461 2011–12 |
Drayage truck operatorsDefines drayage drivers as statutory employees to avoid litigation, increase safety to drivers and the public, insure drivers receive employment protections to which they are entitled, and facilitate collection of taxes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6462 2011–12 |
Public assistnce eligibilityModifies public assistance eligibility criteria to include profits of a business owned or controlled by an applicant or recipient, where the applicant or recipient receives a salary from the business. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6463 2011–12 |
Discover passThe implication that the Discover Pass fee per motor vehicle basis is removed. The requirement that the Discover Pass contain space for the motor vehicle license plate number is also removed. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6464 2011–12 |
Legislative rulesAn agency order adopting an administrative rule must be signed by the Governor if the rule qualifies as a significant legislative rule of an agency under the Governor's authority. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6466 2011–12 |
Medicaid and CHIPThe state must implement waste, fraud, and abuse detection and prevention and recovery solutions to improve program integrity for Medicaid and the state Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6467 2011–12 |
Former POW license platesIndividuals that are eligible to receive a former prisoner of war license plate is expanded to include Japanese-Americans that were confined in a wartime relocation and internment of civilians center between February 1942 and 1946. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6469 2011–12 |
Fire hydrant servicesAffirms the authority of water-sewer districts, and cities and towns operating waterworks systems, to provide fire hydrant services and finance the cost of these services through adopted rate systems. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |