Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5897 2017–18 |
Food assist./prohibit. foodsEstablishes that eligible foods in the Food Assistance Program do not include sweetened beverages, desserts, and candy. | Dino Rossi (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5910 2017–18 |
Private label credit acctsAddresses credits and refunds of sales taxes for bad debts regarding private label credit accounts. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5922 2017–18 |
DES/state capitol campusCreates the State Capitol Executive Committee which includes two members of the Senate and two members of the House of Representatives. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5926 2017–18 |
Movie theaters/beer & wineAuthorizes theaters with more than four screens to obtain a theater license to sell beer, including strong beer, and/or wine at retail for consumption on theater premises. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5941 2017–18 |
Masks, hoods, etc.Prohibits a person from wearing a mask, hood, or device where any portion of the face is covered as to conceal the identity of the wearer, when: (1) Entering or remaining upon a walk, alley, street, road, highway, or other... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5963 2017–18 |
Gen. obligation bonds T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to state general obligation bonds and related accounts. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5964 2017–18 |
Gen. obligation bonds T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to state general obligation bonds and related accounts. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5966 2017–18 |
Capital budget T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to the capital budget. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5981 2017–18 |
Capital budget 2017-2019Makes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for capital improvements. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5983 2017–18 |
Family and med leave/opt-outAuthorizes an employee to opt out of the paid family and medical leave provisions of chapter 5, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess. (SSB 5975). | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5999 2017–18 |
Bond proceeds/employeesProhibits the proceeds from the sale of state bonds from being expended for salary, benefits, or other compensation of state employees. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6122 2017–18 |
Farmers markets/beer, etc.Addresses the sale of beer, wine, cider, and mead, in bottles and growlers, at farmers markets. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6123 2017–18 |
Bond proceeds/employeesProhibits the use of state bond proceeds for state employee compensation. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5303 2017–18 |
Aquatic invasive speciesConsolidates the Aquatic Invasive Species Enforcement Account and the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Account into a single Aquatic Invasive Species Management Account, funded by derelict vessel and invasive species... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5646 2017–18 |
Resident'l habilitation ctrsMaintains the prohibition on long-term admissions to Yakima Valley School, and modifies the time at which the residential habitation center at Yakima Valley School will cease operation from when there are 16 persons residing... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5965 2017–18 |
Capital budget reappropsProvides reappropriations of $2.5 billion for projects funded in prior biennia appropriations. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 1, 2017 |
| SB 5346 2017–18 |
Legislative page scholarshipCreates the Gina Bull Memorial Legislative Page Scholarship program and account. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5705 2017–18 |
Behavioral health agenciesProvides that the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) should not improperly reduce the number of license violations found by field inspectors to allow licensees to avoid closure and place public safety at risk. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5268 2017–18 |
Conc. pistol license noticesAllows the Department of Licensing to send a concealed pistol license renewal notice to the licensee's electronic mail (email) address if the licensee provided his or her email address at the time of license application. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5388 2017–18 |
Unauthorized persons removalEstablishes a process for an owner or an agent to provide to law enforcement a declaration under penalty of perjury stating that persons have entered the premises unlawfully. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5647 2017–18 |
Home rehabilitation loan prgCreates the Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program within the Department of Commerce for the rehabilitation of homes owned by low-income homeowners in rural areas. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, 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 5196 2017–18 |
Cattle feedlots/odor & dustIncludes cattle feedlots implementing specified best management practices pursuant to the feedlot's fugitive dust control plan within the agricultural activities that are exempt under the Washington Clean Air Act from certain... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5644 2017–18 |
Skill center facility maint.Requires a host district of a skill center cooperative to maintain a separate capital account for minor repair and maintenance costs of the skill center. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5437 2017–18 |
Weighmaster programRequires an application for a weighmaster's license to include certain additional information and be accompanied by $80 for each scale from which certified weights will be issued. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |