All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1918 2015–16 |
ORV's, etc., & their driversAdds sponsoring organization to the list of entities where a volunteer emergency worker would be protected from liability for civil damages. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2023 2015–16 |
School employee contractsProvides that if the omnibus appropriations act has not passed the Legislature by the end of the regular legislative session, school districts have until June 15 to send contract nonrenewal notices to certificated employees... | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2274 2015–16 |
Vehicle reports of saleSpecifies that a report of sale is not proof of a completed vehicle transfer for the purpose of collection of expenses where there is no evidence indicating the buyer knew of or was a party to the acceptance of the vehicle transfer. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2280 2015–16 |
Felony DUI as class B felonyIncreases a felony level Driving Under the Influence offense from a class C felony to a class B felony offense. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2309 2015–16 |
Water pollution loans/termModifies the maximum term for Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans to be the lesser of 30 years or the useful life of the project. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2326 2015–16 |
Independent review orgs.Transfers regulatory authority over independent review organizations to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2332 2015–16 |
Health care provider comp.Removes the expiration date on provisions requiring carriers to file provider contracts and compensation agreements with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2335 2015–16 |
Health provider credentialsRequires health care providers to submit credentialing applications to a single credentialing database and requires health carriers to accept and manage credentialing application from the same database. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2350 2015–16 |
Medical assistants/Rx admin.Specifies that a medical assistant's ability to "administer" medication means both the retrieval and application of medication. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2356 2015–16 |
Employee personal vehiclesExempts certain employee vehicle mileage and repair reimbursement plans from regulation as insurance. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2371 2015–16 |
Court use of JIS systemProvides that the requirement for a court to file a copy of any relied-upon document in the case file after consulting the Judicial Information System or a related database applies only if a party requests that the document is... | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2384 2015–16 |
Mobile telecom. providersChanges the definition of a mobile service provider exempted from liability under the criminal statute prohibiting disclosure of intimate images. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2391 2015–16 |
County payroll draw daysModifies draw-day procedures applicable in a county that pays its officers and employees once a month by increasing the amount of salary paid on the draw day and allowing payroll deductions from salary paid on the draw day. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2394 2015–16 |
Parent to parent programRequires that the Parent to Parent Program that provides support to parents of individuals with special health care needs from other parents that have children with similar needs be funded through the Developmental Disability... | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2405 2015–16 |
Notices, records, & partiesRequires the petitioner in a criminal case, or an involuntary mental health commitment case, that results in loss of firearms rights to provide the court with certain identifying information of the convicted or committed person. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2410 2015–16 |
Firearm conviction databaseRequires any person convicted of a felony firearm offense that was committed in conjunction with a crime involving sexual motivation, a crime against a child, or a serious violent offense to register in the felony firearm... | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2427 2015–16 |
Local gov. modernizationAuthorizes local agencies ( e.g. , counties, cities, towns, special purpose districts, etc.) to use electronic signatures, and to send and accept electronic records and signatures in accordance with standards, guidelines, or... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2433 2015–16 |
CPA firm mobilityAuthorizes out-of-state Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) firms to perform attest services within Washington without a CPA firm license issued by the Board of Accountancy (Board), subject to restrictions. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2439 2015–16 |
Youth mental health servicesEstablishes the Children's Mental Health Work Group to review the barriers that exist in identifying and treating mental health issues in children with a particular focus on birth to age 5, and report to the Legislature by... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2448 2015–16 |
East Asian med. therapiesRequires the Department of Health (DOH), in consultation with the East Asian Medicine Advisory Committee, to adopt rules regarding the definition of point injection therapy and substances administered as part of point... | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2457 2015–16 |
Electric utility easementsProvides that if an electric utility has a recorded interest in an easement, any foreclosure of delinquent taxes on any tract of land subject to the easement, and any tax deed issued pursuant thereto, are subject to the... | Representative (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2476 2015–16 |
180-day school year waiversAuthorizes the State Board of Education (SBE) to continue granting waivers to school districts from the 180-day minimum school year requirement by eliminating an August 31, 2017 expiration of its authority to issue waivers. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2498 2015–16 |
Dental prior authorizationEstablishes a work group to make recommendations for improving the prior authorization system for dental providers in medical assistance programs. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2519 2015–16 |
Nuisance abatement costsAuthorizes cities and towns to levy a special assessment against property for the expense of abating a nuisance that threatens health or safety. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2605 2015–16 |
Beer tasting event permitAuthorizes the Liquor and Cannabis Board to issue a special permit to a beer manufacturer, allowing the manufacturer to conduct a private tasting and sales event involving beer of its own production. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |