All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6527 2011–12 |
Cellular telephone useThe Office of the Chief Information Officer must contract with a private optimization specialist to maximize the cost-effective delivery of cellular telephone services to state agencies, and to assist state agencies in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6528 2011–12 |
Heavy equipment taxationExempts from property taxes, heavy equipment owned by a heavy equipment rental business for the purpose of leasing or renting at retail. Authorizes counties to impose a tax on persons leasing or renting heavy equipment at... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6529 2011–12 |
Electioneering communicationThe requirement is amended that the statement "No candidate authorized this ad. Paid for by (name, city, state)" must be clearly spoken and appear in print. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6530 2011–12 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesEmployer sponsored insurance policies, including those offered by the Public Employees' Benefits Board, renewed on or after January 1, 2013, must include coverage for neurodevelopmental therapies through 14. The determination... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6531 2011–12 |
Incarcerated offendersOffenders must participate in the costs of their health care services by paying an amount that is commensurate with their resources as determined by DOC or a nominal amount no less than $4 dollars per visit. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6532 2011–12 |
Early learning programsThe Legislature finds that a two-year field test of a voluntary QRIS has prepared Washington to begin statewide implementation of such a system to the extent funds are available. The Legislature finds that all parents need... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6533 2011–12 |
Veterans/real estate brokersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6534 2011–12 |
Commercial vehiclesModifies texting laws relating to commercial and noncommercial vehicles. Addresses warning lamps, flags, and reflectors for projecting loads on vehicles. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6535 2011–12 |
Flood control zone districtsProvisions governing the formation of countywide Zones and associated subzones are modified. A statutory reference to a section of the code that has been previously repealed is removed. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6536 2011–12 |
Ferry and flood districtsIf a district has been established with boundaries that are the same as the boundaries of a county with a population of 1.5 million or more, the county legislative authority may, by ordinance or resolution, initiate a process... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6537 2011–12 |
Teachers and principalsModifies school district board of directors' duties relating to staff assignments. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6538 2011–12 |
Mercury-containing lightsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6539 2011–12 |
Air pollution offset program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of ecology to establish a program providing for the replacement of both uncertified solid fuel burning devices and solid fuel burning devices manufactured before 1995... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6540 2011–12 |
Manufacturing/hiring, B&OA credit is created for use against the B&O tax by businesses with under 100 full-time employees that hire interns, apprentices, or permanent employees who either: (1) are enrolled in a manufacturing skills certificate program... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6541 2011–12 |
Layoff aversionThe Workforce Board must evaluate the use of WIA funds for layoff aversion and collaborate with ESD in determining the best practices in the use of the funds for such purposes. ESD must detail for WDCs the opportunities to... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6542 2011–12 |
Intellectual property rightsModifies the duties of the University of Washington and Washington State University relating to assignment of intellectual property rights. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6543 2011–12 |
Pension benefits/overtimeOvertime payments are excluded from reportable compensation for the purpose of determining the retirement allowance of members of state-administered retirement plans who first establish membership on or after July 1, 2012. The... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6544 2011–12 |
Veterans/resident studentsRevises the definition of "resident student," for purposes of chapter 28B.15 RCW (college and university fees), to include a student who is a military veteran residing in this state at the time of his or her separation from... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6546 2011–12 |
Medicaid managed careHCA must include additional language in their managed care contracts for Medicaid services that require the implementation of preventative care and screenings for infants, children, and adolescents as outlined in the Bright... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6547 2011–12 |
Microenterprise developmentThe requirement that Commerce provide organizational support to a statewide microenterprise association is removed. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6548 2011–12 |
Tax on high income earnersImposes a tax on high-income earners. Creates the education enrichment account. Takes effect January 1, 2013, if the proposed amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution, authorizing income taxes, is approved by the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6549 2011–12 |
Interviews/third personRequires the state school directors' association to adopt a model policy to implement provisions relating to interviewing children during an investigation of alleged abuse or neglect. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6550 2011–12 |
Tax reformEstablishes the higher opportunity promise for education act by reforming tax laws. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6551 2011–12 |
Tribal fuel tax agreementsProvides transparency and legislative oversight of tribal fuel tax agreements. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6552 2011–12 |
Qualifying utilityExempts certain electric utilities from the definition of "qualifying utility" for purposes of the energy independence act. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |