All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1011 2015–16 |
Climate zones, counties inProvides that the state's climate zones for building purposes are designated in statute, and that the assignment of a county to a climate zone may not be changed by adoption of a model code or rule. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| HB 1043 2015–16 |
Self-service storagePermits notice by electronic mail (e-mail) of default or lien sale to self-storage unit renters if the storage facility owner followed certain procedures allowing the renter to opt-in to email notification and confirmed... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| HB 1052 2015–16 |
Military spouses/higher edRequires the early course registration process that is available for eligible veterans and National Guard members to be offered to spouses receiving veteran education benefits. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| HB 1060 2015–16 |
Litter tax revenuesAdds composting as a subject covered by the Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Litter Control Act. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| HB 1170 2015–16 |
Port districts admin. powersAuthorizes port districts (districts) located in a county with a population of more than 800,000 on the effective date of the act to create a port public development authority (authority) to manage maritime activities of a... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| HB 1172 2015–16 |
Insurer risk mgmt, solvencyImplements the Own Risk and Solvency Model Act. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| HB 1222 2015–16 |
Firefighting apparatusIncreases the overall length of a firefighting apparatus from 50 feet to 65 feet before requiring a fire district or municipal department to obtain a permit to operate it. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| HB 1252 2015–16 |
Massage therapy, reflexologyMakes it a misdemeanor offense for a business owner to allow or permit the unlicensed practice of massage therapy or reflexology. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5023 2015–16 |
Group health benefit plansAllows all rates and forms of large group health benefit plans and all stand-alone dental and stand-alone vision plans to be used after they are filed with the Insurance Commissioner. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5031 2015–16 |
Advance action/bus. corp actAllows for articles of incorporation to limit or eliminate a requirement that a director or other fiduciary offer the corporation the right to participate in any business opportunity prior to that person's taking of the opportunity. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5083 2015–16 |
Sudden cardiac arrestProvides that school districts must require a private nonprofit youth program to provide a statement of compliance with policies for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) awareness, in order to maintain immunity from liability for... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5088 2015–16 |
Geological hazard assessmentRequires the state Geological Survey (Survey) to apply the best practicable technology, including light detection and ranging (Lidar) mapping, while performing its existing obligation to identify and map volcanic, seismic,... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5144 2015–16 |
Robert Bree collaborativeMakes the Robert Bree Collaborative subject to the Open Public Meetings Act. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5165 2015–16 |
Palliative care coverageRequires carriers to offer optional coverage for home health care and hospice care to non-homebound patients who are seeking the services for palliative care in conjunction with treatment or management of serious or... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5175 2015–16 |
TelemedicineRequires health carriers to reimburse for services provided via telemedicine. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5176 2015–16 |
Capitol furnishings pres comMakes changes to the membership and duties of the Capital Furnishings Preservation Committee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5238 2015–16 |
Public water systemsModifies the public participation requirements of the Growth Management Act by establishing new notification provisions related to Group A public water systems. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5294 2015–16 |
School library & tech progsChanges the name of School Library Media Programs to School Library Information and Technology Programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5296 2015–16 |
Locksmith servicesProhibits a locksmith business from misrepresenting its geographic location in its business name or in its listing a local telephone number in a directory or on an Internet website. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5337 2015–16 |
Port district per diem ratesReplaces the maximum per diem amount of $25 that may be paid to port district employees and officials for travel and business expenses when travel requires overnight lodging with the United States General Services... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5346 2015–16 |
Personal emer resp servicesRequires personal emergency response service companies, upon request by a first responder during an emergency, to provide the name, address, and any other information necessary for the first responder to contact their subscribers. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5424 2015–16 |
Renewable natural gas/PUDsAuthorizes public utility districts (PUD) to produce and utilize renewable natural gas for internal operations. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5438 2015–16 |
Bicycle, moped/stop, proceedAllows operators of bicycles and mopeds to stop and proceed through traffic control signals that use vehicle detection devices under certain conditions, if such devices are inoperable due to the size or composition of the... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5504 2015–16 |
Liquor stocking/distributorsPermits 18- to 21-year-old employees of alcoholic beverage distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers to handle alcoholic products on both retail and nonretail premises. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5556 2015–16 |
Irrigation district admin.Modifies notice and summons requirements in provisions governing foreclosures of assessment liens of irrigation districts. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |