All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5355 2015–16 |
Resident student/veteransModifies the definition of resident student for veterans of the uniformed services, including spouses and dependents, receiving veterans administration educational assistance benefits to comply with the Veterans Access,... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5681 2015–16 |
State lottery accountsOn June 30 of each fiscal year, any balance of unclaimed prizes in excess of $10 million must be transferred to the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account. Funds in the Lottery Administrative Account may be used to fund... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5820 2015–16 |
DOT surplus propertyRemoves specific public notice requirements applicable when the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) sells surplus property and instead requires the WSDOT to use the most appropriate method. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5954 2015–16 |
Reducing tuitionProvides that for the 2015-16 academic year, the tuition operating fees for resident undergraduate students (RUGs) at all public institutions of higher education must be 5 percent less than the 2014-15 academic year tuition... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5992 2015–16 |
Ferry vessel constructionRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation to use design-build procurement in acquiring new ferry vessels. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5994 2015–16 |
State trans project permitsRequires cities, towns, and counties to issue permits to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for transportation projects that cost less than $500 million within 90 days of the completion of the permit... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5995 2015–16 |
Mobility/trans system goalIncludes congestion relief and improved freight mobility in the definition of the existing transportation system policy goal of mobility. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5996 2015–16 |
DOT transportation projectsDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to continue using the multiagency permit program and places various requirements upon the staff and the program. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 17, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5997 2015–16 |
Trans project deliveryAuthorizes and strongly encourages the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to use design-build contracting for projects over $2 million. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 6013 2015–16 |
Charity supporter tax reliefIncrease the use tax exemption amount for items purchased or received from an nonprofit organization or library from $10,000 to $12,000. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 6089 2015–16 |
Health benefit exchangeRequires the Washington Healthplanfinder to prepare a five-year spending plan. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 6096 2015–16 |
Cancer researchThe cancer research endowment authority (Authority) is created. The Authority has general powers. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 6134 2015–16 |
Pretrial alcohol monitoringExempts pretrial electronic alcohol monitoring, drug monitoring, and the 24/7 Sobriety Program from the $150 limitation on pretrial supervision costs imposed on defendants. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 6057 2015–16 |
Tax prefs & admin/econ develExtends the expiration date of tax preferences for food processors. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 1, 2015 |
| SB 6138 2015–16 |
Tax pref elim and complianceEliminates the preferential Business and Occupation tax rate (B&O) of 0.484 percent for royalty income. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 1, 2015 |
| HB 1115 2015–16 |
Capital budget 2015, 2015-17Authorizes $3.77 billion in new capital projects for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium, of which $2.16 billion are financed with state general obligation bonds. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 3, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 1157 2015–16 |
Quick title service feesChanges the fee distribution if the quick title is for a vehicle and is processed by a subagent from $25 being distributed to the county auditor to $12.50 being distributed to the county auditor and $12.50 being retained by... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2015, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 1274 2015–16 |
Nursing home payment ratesRepeals current nursing facility payment statute, effective June 30, 2016. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2015, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 1276 2015–16 |
Impaired drivingRequires the court to order specific Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenders to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on all motor vehicles operated by the person, agree (by signing a sworn statement) not to operate... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 3, Laws of 2015, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 2136 2015–16 |
Marijuana market reformsIncludes intent language and a tax preference performance statement for the sales and use tax exemption for qualifying patients and designated providers. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2015, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 2151 2015–16 |
Hospital safety netMoves the expiration of the Hospital Safety Net Assessment (HSNA) program from July 1, 2017, to July 1, 2019. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2015, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 2286 2015–16 |
Budget stabilization accountTransfers into the State General Fund amounts deposited in the Budget Stabilization Account in the 2013-15 and 2017-19 fiscal biennia that are attributable to extraordinary revenue growth. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| SB 5315 2015–16 |
Aligning CTS, CIO, OFM, DESTransfers all duties and functions relating to information technology in the Office of Financial Management, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and the Department of Enterprise Services to the Consolidated Technology... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| SB 6052 2015–16 |
Operating bdgt 2015, 2015-17Biennial appropriations for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium for the various agencies and programs of the state are enacted, including appropriations for general government agencies, human services programs, natural resources... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 4, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 1299 2015–16 |
Trans budgt 2013-15, 2015-17Making biennial transportation appropriations for 2015-17 biennium. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 10, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2015 |