Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6141 2015–16 |
Elson S Floyd med school/WSUA school of medicine at WSU will be known as the Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6217 2015–16 |
Nuclear power/EPA power planThe Legislature finds that in the CPP, the EPA determined that (1) electricity generation for new nuclear generating capacity can replace fossil fuel-fired generation, and (2) incremental zero-emitting generation from new or... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6218 2015–16 |
Clean energy education prg.The Clean Energy Program (Program) is established and will be administered by the director of the WSU Extension Energy Program (Director). | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6219 2015–16 |
Vehicular homicide sentencesIncreases the seriousness level ranking for the crime of Vehicular Homicide, by operation of a vehicle in a reckless manner, to a seriousness level XI offense (from a seriousness level VIII). | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6221 2015–16 |
Reg. processes & assistanceThe Department must develop business assistance materials to provide information about Washington's business and regulatory requirements and efforts to streamline government regulations. Business assistance efforts must be... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6222 2015–16 |
One-stop portal/businessesThe OCIO must provide a plan to the economic development committees of the Legislature for implementing a one-stop integrated system for business interactions with government by November 30, 2016. The plan must include how the... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6223 2015–16 |
Regulatory agency coord.The ORA must develop a long-term strategy for identifying and prioritizing multiagency regulatory processes that can be streamlined through better coordination. The strategy must be based on industry needs developed in... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6224 2015–16 |
Energy site eval. councilTimelines for applying for EFSEC certification are established for expedited processes and reduced for steps in the general application review and approval process. Informational public hearings must be conducted within 30... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6225 2015–16 |
Carbon sequestrationRequires the state to encourage carbon sequestration to guide development and implementation of the state's energy strategy and to meet certain goals. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6256 2015–16 |
Energy financing voter app.Under the Act, a major public energy project does not include a plant or installation that generates electricity through the use of an SMR. An SMR is defined as a scalable nuclear power plant using reactors, where each reactor... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6267 2015–16 |
Conc. pistol license noticesAllows a concealed pistol license applicant to request electronic mail notification of the expiration of the license, and requires the Department of Licensing to provide the requested notification 60 days prior to expiration... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6269 2015–16 |
Reasonable effort definitionProvides a definition for "reasonable effort" for the purposes of chapter 70.170 RCW (health data and charity care). | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6270 2015–16 |
Prenatal vitamin coverage(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the state health care authority to provide prenatal vitamins for all women that may become pregnant consistent with the United States preventive services task force recommendations. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6271 2015–16 |
State health insurance poolWSHIP non-Medicare plans are no longer discontinued effective December 31, 2017. In addition to existing categories of eligibility for the non-Medicare plans, any resident of the state is eligible for WSHIP coverage if the... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6272 2015–16 |
Medicaid reimbursement/PCPsMedicaid payment for primary care services furnished by a nurse practitioner; a physician with a primary specialty designation of family medicine, general internal medicine, or pediatric medicine; or recognized subspecialists... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6287 2015–16 |
Hydraulic projectsHydraulic projects requiring an HPA are limited to the construction or performance of work at or below the ordinary high water line that will use, divert, obstruct, or change the natural flow or bed of any of the salt or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6396 2015–16 |
Rule review and expirationRequires that any agency rule must be within the power delegated to the agency as authorized by law, and any rule that conflicts with a statute is void. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6423 2015–16 |
Zero-based budget reviewsThe Governor and Legislature must consider zero-base review packages when they prepare state budgets. The omnibus operating appropriations act is identified as the preferred vehicle to start zero base review when formulating a... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6424 2015–16 |
Agency self-assessmentsThe subjects to be covered in the Governor's annual report under the quality management statute are expanded to include lawsuit payments, leadership, regulatory efficiency, transparency, ethics, worker death or injury, and... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6433 2015–16 |
Forfeiting public pensionsRequires a court, if a member of a state retirement system or plan is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to an offense that is a class 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 felony that was committed in the course of, or was related... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6437 2015–16 |
Drones near correction. fac.The Department of Corrections must acquire and utilize technology to detect and deter drone operations near, over, or within correctional facilities. "Deterrence" includes electronic, physical, or other safe means of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6440 2015–16 |
Flame retardant chemicalsBeginning July 1, 2017, no manufacturer, wholesale, or retailer may manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in the state any children's products or residential upholstered... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6479 2015–16 |
PNWER council creation comm.Creates the legislative joint select committee on the creation of a Washington state council for the Pacific Northwest economic region. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6482 2015–16 |
Mechanic/materialmen's liensThe amount of contractor surety bonds are increased to $24,000 for general contractors and $12,000 for specialty contractors. Lien Limited to Actual Costs. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6483 2015–16 |
Dev. disability comm. acct.Directs half of the sale proceeds, any lease revenue, and any timber sale revenue of a Residential Habilitation Center, owned by the Department of Social and Health Services, into the Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |