All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6360 2015–16 |
Traffic fines consolidationTasks the Office of the Attorney General (AGO) with convening a workgroup to provide input and feedback on the development of a plan and program for statewide consolidation of an individual's traffic-based financial... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6371 2015–16 |
Early learning agency def.Modifies the definition of "agency" to exempt school-age programs that operate in schools and meet specified requirements from licensing by the Department of Early Learning. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6427 2015–16 |
Tribal member/vehicle saleCreates an explicit exemption in state law, for an existing retail sales tax exemption for vehicles sales to an enrolled tribal member delivered within Indian country. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6455 2015–16 |
Prof. educator workforceIncreases teacher recruitment by, for example, disseminating information about teacher preparation programs and teaching in Washington, and by making a web-based job application depository available to school districts. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6459 2015–16 |
Peace officers/assisting DOCGrants authority to general authority Washington peace officers to assist the Department of Corrections with the supervision of offenders on community supervision. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6470 2015–16 |
WineriesAuthorizes a nonprofit organization that obtains a special occasion liquor license to sell wine in original, unopened containers for consumption on the licensed premises. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6523 2015–16 |
Emergency employees/pensionPermits employees providing emergency medical services for a consortium of local governments to establish service credit in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for service performed for the consortium prior to July 27, 2003. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 236, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6528 2015–16 |
Cybersecurity jobs actRequires the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to implement a process for detecting and responding to security incidents and to develop plans to ensure continuity of commerce in the event of a security incident. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6534 2015–16 |
Maternal mortality reviewEstablishes a maternal mortality review panel to conduct reviews of maternal deaths in Washington and make recommendations for evidence-based system changes and possible legislation to improve maternal outcomes and reduce... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6564 2015–16 |
Dev. disability protectionsRequires the Developmental Disabilities Administration to identify clients who have the highest risk of experiencing abuse or neglect and increase home visits for these individuals. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6589 2015–16 |
Water storage/exempt wellsRequires the Department of Ecology to examine the feasibility of using water storage to recharge the Skagit River basin as needed to satisfy minimum instream flow requirements and to provide non-interruptible water resources... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6607 2015–16 |
State route 276 removalRemoves State Route 267 from the state highway system. | Senator (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6620 2015–16 |
School safetyRequires the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to complete an evaluation of how Washington and other states have addressed the funding of school safety and security programs, and to submit a report to the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 1022 2015–16 |
Bail bond agreementsCreates a presumption of unprofessional conduct by a bail bond agent where the agent enters into a contract, including a general power of attorney, that gives the agent full authority over a person's finances, assets, and... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1111 2015–16 |
Court transcriptsProvides that certified court reporters and authorized transcriptionists (in addition to official court reporters) may make official transcripts of testimony and other court proceedings, and states that official reports... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1130 2015–16 |
Water power license feesExtends a fee paid by water power development facilities that are licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from the year 2017 to the year 2023. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1213 2015–16 |
County veterans assist. fundModifies the definitions of "veteran" and "family" for the purposes of the Veterans' Assistance Fund. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1345 2015–16 |
Professional learningDefines "professional learning" as a comprehensive, sustained, job-embedded, and collaborative approach to improving teachers' and principals' effectiveness in raising student achievement. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1351 2015–16 |
Nat. guard/hunting licenseRequires the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue three types of recreational hunting licenses to resident members of the Washington State Guard and National Guard at no charge. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1408 2015–16 |
Family engagemnt coordinatorRequires the Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) to work with the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC) to recommend to the Legislature a definition for the term that is variously... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1409 2015–16 |
Vessel owner info disclosureEstablishes that vessel record information is treated in the same way as motor vehicle record information for purposes of vessel information disclosure. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1553 2015–16 |
Opportunity restorationCreates a process by which a person with a criminal record can be granted a Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1578 2015–16 |
Customer satisfaction bnfitsPermits an insurer to include in an insurance contract provisions regarding benefits for an insured that are based upon customer satisfaction. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1752 2015–16 |
Chief examinersModifies the requirement that chief examiners of civil service commissions for county sheriffs' offices be residents of the county to allow residents of adjacent counties to serve as well. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1858 2015–16 |
Cty auditors & sec of stateProhibits the name of the Secretary of State to appear in the state voters' pamphlet in his or her official capacity in the same year that he or she is a candidate for office. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |