Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6418 2015–16 |
Oil transportation safetyEcology, by rule, must determine the amount necessary to establish financial responsibility by multiplying the reasonable anticipated per-barrel clean-up cost by the reasonable worst-case spill volume. Additional methods to... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6432 2015–16 |
Student mental healthEach ESD must develop and maintain the capacity to serve as a convener, trainer, and mentor for educators, administrators, and other school district staff on social and emotional learning. An ESD may demonstrate capacity by... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6462 2015–16 |
Leasehold excise tax creditA credit is allowed against the leasehold excise tax for leasehold interests in real property owned by the University of Washington or Washington State University where the leasehold excise tax exceeds the property tax that... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 6493 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Declares an intent to clarify that, in this state, barrier-free access to birth control remains a fundamental right and that discriminating against women through limitations on... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6494 2015–16 |
Youth mental health services(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Creates the children's mental health work group to identify barriers to accessing mental health services for children and families and to advise the legislature on statewide mental health... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6550 2015–16 |
Investigational med. productThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6566 2015–16 |
Gambling/network servicesAddresses the transmitting or receiving of gambling information. Provides that a provider of networking services is not in violation if the provider is not the information content provider. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6593 2015–16 |
Rx drug pricesState agencies that enter into an agreement with a drug manufacturer, distributor, or pharmacy benefit manager must ensure that the purchase price of the drug reflects all available rebates, cash discounts, volume discounts,... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6603 2015–16 |
Suicide educationCreates the safe homes task force to raise public awareness and increase suicide prevention education among new partners who are in key positions to help reduce suicide. Requires Forefront at the University of Washington... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6609 2015–16 |
Grad. student loans studyRequires the student achievement council to conduct a study of the feasibility of and alternatives to a state loan program for graduate students. Encourages the student achievement council to seek out technical advice from the... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6610 2015–16 |
Student loan bill of rightsThe Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) must designate a student loan ombuds (Ombuds) within the office. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6646 2015–16 |
State environmental policyRecognizes the following as components of state environmental policy: Art and cultural resources such as music, dance, and theater. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6647 2015–16 |
HomelessnessThe Legislature finds that homelessness is a crisis across the state and declares the intention to work in concert with other governments and organizations to provide support and funds to increase services to homeless... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6658 2015–16 |
Relatives/child visitationAuthorizes a person who is not the parent of the child to petition for visitation with the child if certain conditions exist. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6673 2015–16 |
Bellevue College BSc degreesAuthorizes the community or technical colleges that have received funding in chapter 4, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. to develop a bachelor degree program to offer baccalaureate of science degrees in computer science subject to... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2217 2015–16 |
Juvenile offender b. t. campRemoves the requirement for the Department of Social and Health Services to operate a juvenile offender basic training camp. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| HB 2263 2015–16 |
Vulnerable people/servicesPermits a county or city to create a cultural access program (CAP). | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 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 1281 2015–16 |
Sexual exploitation of minorAssesses a fine of $1,000 for each depiction or image of visual or printed matter that constitutes a separate conviction for Possession of Depictions of a Minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| HB 1068 2015–16 |
Sexual assault exam kitsRequires a law enforcement agency to submit a request for laboratory examination within 30 days of receiving a sexual assault examination kit. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| HB 1449 2015–16 |
Oil transportation safetyChanges regulatory programs covering the overland and over-water transportation of oil, including requiring facilities that receive oil by rail to provide once-weekly transfer schedule notices to the Department of Ecology,... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| HB 1069 2015–16 |
DNA work product, preservingRequires the preservation of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) products secured in connection with a felony violent or sex offense to be preserved: | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| HB 1550 2015–16 |
Recreation services etc. taxClarifies the taxation of amusement, recreation, and physical fitness services. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2015 |
May 6, 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 |