All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2190 2015–16 |
Vessel reports of saleAuthorizes the electronic submission of vessel reports of sale. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 29, 2015 |
| HB 1091 2015–16 |
Ticket sales over internetEstablishes the use of software to interfere with or disrupt the operation of ticket sales over the Internet as an unfair or deceptive act under the Washington Consumer Protection Act (CPA). | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 28, 2015 |
| HB 1279 2015–16 |
Local tourism promo. areasEliminates the requirement that certain cities in a county with a population of 1 million or more act jointly for purposes of establishing and operating tourism promotion areas. | Linda Kochmar (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 28, 2015 |
| SB 5381 2015–16 |
Firearms, return by law enf.Requires law enforcement agencies to establish a protocol for notifying family or household members when a privately owned firearm is being returned to a person and to comply with certain requirements before returning the firearm. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 28, 2015 |
| HB 1105 2015–16 |
Operating sup budget 2015Makes supplemental changes to operating budget appropriations for the 2013-15 biennium. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 27, 2015 |
| SB 5119 2015–16 |
Nonprofit risk poolsAuthorizes nonprofit corporations to join or create self-insured risk pools with other nonprofit corporations in Washington and in other states. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 27, 2015 |
| HB 1223 2015–16 |
Lodging tx/workforce housingProvides that hotel-motel tax revenues can be used to pay off bonds issued for affordable workforce housing. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| HB 1232 2015–16 |
Fishing guide licensesRequires the holder of a game fish guide license or a food fish guide license to surrender the license to the holder's employer upon termination of employment if the employer paid for the license. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| HB 1259 2015–16 |
ARNPs/signing documentationPermits an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) to sign and attest to any certificates, cards, forms, or other required documentation that a physician may sign, so long as it is within the ARNP's scope of practice. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| HB 1263 2015–16 |
CPAs/priv. investigator regsExempts Certified Public Accountants from regulation as private investigators. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| HB 1268 2015–16 |
Hemp in animal feedRequires the Washington State Department of Agriculture to evaluate whether hemp and hemp products should be allowed as a component of animal feed. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5032 2015–16 |
Lease, security interest/UCCProvides that a security interest is not created merely because a transaction in the form of a lease contains a terminal rental adjustment provision. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5059 2015–16 |
Patent infringement claimsProhibits a person from making assertions of patent infringement in bad faith. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5156 2015–16 |
Elevators, etc./real estateRequires a seller in certain residential real property transactions to disclose defects in any elevators, incline elevators, stairway chair lifts, and wheelchair lifts. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5210 2015–16 |
Life annuity benefit/WSPRSPermits members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) to purchase actuarially equivalent life annuity benefits from the WSPRS retirement fund. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5249 2015–16 |
Local revital. finan. proj'sEliminates the requirement that a city or county issue bonds for certain Local Revitalization Financing program demonstration projects. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5293 2015–16 |
Optometrists/hydrocodone useAllows the Optometry Board to add Schedule II hydrocodone combination products to the list of drugs an optometrist may use, prescribe, dispense, purchase, possess, or administer. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5300 2015–16 |
Credit union enforcement/DFIAmends provisions regarding the corporate governance of credit unions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5302 2015–16 |
TrustsAmends trust laws to modify standards for the delegation of a trustee's powers and duties and standards for the investment of trust funds. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5466 2015–16 |
PEBB benefits eligibilityPermits the Health Care Authority (HCA) to direct agencies participating in the Public Employees' Benefits Board (PEBB) programs to make initial determinations of eligibility. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5486 2015–16 |
Parents for parents programRequires that the Parent for Parent (PFP) program be funded by a pass-through from the Office of Public Defense to a non-profit lead organization with extensive experience supporting veteran parents, subject to the... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5488 2015–16 |
Applied behavior analysisCreates three new professions: licensed behavior analysts, licensed assistant behavior analysts, and certified behavior technicians. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5577 2015–16 |
Pharmaceutical wasteRequires the Department of Ecology (Department) to convene a stakeholder workgroup in order to evaluate pharmaceutical waste management policies and encourages the Department to use enforcement discretion until the work group... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5606 2015–16 |
Dental professionalsAllows dental hygienists and dental assistants to take impressions. | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5638 2015–16 |
State need grant eligibilityModifies the requirements of the State Need Grant program to make the grant available to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a qualifying institution of higher education for at least three quarter credits, or the... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |