Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5691 2017–18 |
Guardianship alternativesRequiring a court to modify or terminate a guardianship when a less restrictive alternative, such as power of attorney or trust, will adequately provide for the needs of the incapacitated person. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5715 2017–18 |
Nursing home paymentsExempts certain residents in nursing facilities from a rate penalty. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5470 2017–18 |
Geothermal explorationAllows a single permit and permit fee to cover all core holes for a project gathering geothermal data. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| SB 5035 2017–18 |
Investigational med. productPermits patients who are suffering from a serious or immediately life-threatening disease to use investigational medical products that have been partially tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but are not available... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5436 2017–18 |
Telemedicine locationsModifies the list of sites where a patient may receive services through telemedicine. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5808 2017–18 |
AgritourismEstablishes that an agritourism professional is not liable for unintentional injuries, loss, damage, or death suffered by a participant resulting exclusively from any of the inherent risks in agritourism activities. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5815 2017–18 |
Hospital safety net assess.Extends the Hospital Safety Net Assessment program through July 1, 2021. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5849 2017–18 |
Veterans' servicesRequires the Office of Financial Management to develop a military recruitment program that provides credit for military veterans' knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5200 2017–18 |
Discover pass, complimentaryAllows married spouses to obtain a complimentary Discover Pass in exchange for the collective performance of 24 hours of service on volunteer projects sanctioned by the Department of Natural Resources, the State Parks and... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5631 2017–18 |
UW altern. contract-awardingRequires the University of Washington (UW) to consult with and include the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in the alternative contracting process for construction projects on critical patient care or... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5481 2017–18 |
Breast cancer coverage info.Requires the Health Care Authority and the Department of Health (DOH) to implement a campaign to educate breast cancer patients about the availability of insurance coverage for breast reconstruction and prostheses. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5051 2017–18 |
State land lease provisionsRequires the Department of Natural Resources, for any agricultural or grazing state land lease that includes a nondefault or early termination provision, to include in the nondefault or early termination provision a... | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5372 2017–18 |
Audits finding noncomplianceRequires state agencies receiving a State Auditor's Office (Auditor) post-audit finding of noncompliance with state law to submit a remediation plan to the Governor, relevant legislative committees, and other entities. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5374 2017–18 |
St. employee whistleblowersIncludes state whistleblower protection for reporting on prohibited ex parte communications between a state employee and a presiding officer or judge in a matter involving the employee's agency. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5079 2017–18 |
Dental services for tribesProvides state authorization for the practice of Dental Health Aide Therapists on Tribal Reservations in Washington State. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2017 |
Feb 22, 2017 |
| SB 6328 2015–16 |
Vapor productsCreates a comprehensive regulatory scheme governing commerce in vapor products that establishes statutory provisions pertaining to: (a) licensing and fee requirements for vapor products distributors, retailers, and Internet... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Apr 19, 2016 |
| SB 6656 2015–16 |
State hospital practicesEstablishes the Select Committee on Quality Improvement in State Hospitals (Select Committee), which receives updates, monitors, and makes recommendations regarding the state hospitals. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 37, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Apr 19, 2016 |
| SB 5857 2015–16 |
Pharmacy benefit managersTransfers regulatory authority over pharmacy benefit managers from the Department of Revenue to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC). | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6091 2015–16 |
Slayer, definition ofProvides that a person found not guilty by reason of insanity of killing another person qualifies as a "slayer" and may not inherit property or receive any benefit as a result of the deceased person's death. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6160 2015–16 |
Motor vehicle air bagsMakes it a felony offense to manufacture, import, sell, install, or reinstall counterfeit air bags, nonfunctional air bags, or other replacement air bag devices not meeting federal safety standards. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6166 2015–16 |
Incremental electricityAmends the definition of an "eligible renewable resource" to include incremental electricity produced as a result of a capital investment project completed after March 31, 1999, at a qualified biomass energy facility that... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6194 2015–16 |
Public non-common schoolsReestablishes a charter schools system in statute, with charter schools created separately from the common school system, and funded with revenues from the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| 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 6274 2015–16 |
Columbia river endorsementRenames the "Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Pilot Stamp Program" to the "Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement Program" ("Endorsement Program"), extends the expiration date of the Endorsement Program from June... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6329 2015–16 |
Parent to parent programIdentifies goals and activities of the Parent to Parent program for individuals with special health care needs. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 2016 |