All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5448 2015–16 |
Lyme disease treatmentRequires the Medical Quality Assurance Commission to study the effects of long-term antibiotic therapy on patients who have been diagnosed with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5464 2015–16 |
Fishing guide/unlawfullyCreates the crime of Unlawfully Engaging in Fishing Guide Activity, which makes punishable as a gross misdemeanor the failure of a holder of certain licenses to perform any duty related to catch record cards or to violate any... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5482 2015–16 |
GPS data disclosureExempts from public disclosure Global Positioning System data indicating the residence of a criminal justice agency worker. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5518 2015–16 |
Campus sexual violenceProhibits the institutions of higher education from establishing different disciplinary processes for a matter of sexual violence on the same campus, based on the status or characteristics of the student involved. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5591 2015–16 |
Emer medical services/progAuthorizes emergency medical services providers that levy an emergency medical services tax and federally recognized Indian tribes to establish community assistance referral and education services programs (programs). | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5662 2015–16 |
Brewery promotional itemsPermits breweries and microbreweries to provide branded promotional items to nonprofit organizations. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5760 2015–16 |
Joint operating agenciesIncreases the minimum dollar value of a purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies by a joint operating agency (JOA) that must be made through a sealed bid process from $10,000 to $15,000, exclusive of sales tax. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5768 2015–16 |
County electronic auctionsAuthorizes counties to sell real and personal property at public auction via electronic media. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5795 2015–16 |
Water or sewer facilitiesAuthorizes a municipality (a county, city, town, or drainage district) to create an assessment reimbursement area (ARA) on its own initiative, finance all of the costs associated with construction or improvement of water or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5810 2015–16 |
Electronic signaturesEstablishes a process for the use and acceptance of electronic signatures. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5824 2015–16 |
Recreational guidesRequires an applicant for a game fish guide license or food fish guide license to include with the applicant's application a sworn declaration certifying whether the area of the applicant's operations will include federally... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 97, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5881 2015–16 |
At-risk youth fishing permitRequires the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to issue a group fishing permit on a seasonal basis to a state or local agency or nonprofit organization operating a program for at-risk youth, and provides that... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5887 2015–16 |
Leases/N. St. Hospital siteAuthorizes the Department of Enterprise Services to enter into leases for up to 60 years at the Northern State Hospital. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5897 2015–16 |
Suspected child abuse victimThe Department of Labor and Industries must pay, secondary to other insurance, all costs incurred by the medical examination of a suspected victim of Assault of a Child when the examination is conducted within 75 days of the... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5933 2015–16 |
Human trafficking laws progrRequires the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy to establish a statewide training program on human trafficking laws for criminal justice personnel and to provide a biennial report to the Legislature on the program. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1004 2015–16 |
Alcohol tasting by studentsAdds regional and state universities to the list of educational institutions eligible to receive a special permit from the Liquor Control Board authorizing the tasting of alcoholic beverages by underage students enrolled in... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1045 2015–16 |
East Asian medicineCreates the East Asian Medicine Advisory Committee to advise the Department of Health. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1047 2015–16 |
Continuity of operationsRequires state agencies to develop a Continuity of Operations Plan that is updated and exercised annually. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1063 2015–16 |
Cosmetology, hair design etcEstablishes a hair design license separate from cosmetology. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1077 2015–16 |
Reinsurance, credit forModifies the circumstances under which insurers are allowed credit for reinsurance. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1078 2015–16 |
Consumer financial infoModifies notice requirements for a person, business, or agency to affected persons in cases of a data breach. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1090 2015–16 |
Finan. fraud, identity theftExtends the Financial Fraud and Identity Theft Crimes Investigation and Prosecution Program (Program) until 2020. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1127 2015–16 |
Ag labor skills and safetyCreates the Agricultural Labor Skills and Safety Grant Program, administered by the Department of Commerce. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1132 2015–16 |
Adult family homesAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services to waive all or part of an adult family home's licensing and processing fees and extend timeframes for initial training for applicants in exceptional circumstances. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1138 2015–16 |
Higher ed mental healthCreates a Task Force on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention at the Higher Education Institutions (Task Force) to determine what policies, resources, and technical assistance are needed to support the institutions in improving... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |