All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6414 2011–12 |
Review process/utilitiesAllows consumer-owned utilities and project developers to seek an advisory opinion from the Department of Commerce as to whether a proposed project or resource qualifies under Initiative 937 before building or acquiring the... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6468 2011–12 |
Research universities/fundsAuthorizes the University of Washington and Washington State University boards of regents to adopt policies creating investment accounts and to deposit public moneys from operating funds not needed for immediate expenditure... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6486 2011–12 |
Postdoctoral & clinical emplGrants collective bargaining rights under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act to postdoctoral and clinical employees at the University of Washington and Washington State University. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 255, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6492 2011–12 |
Competency to stand trialEstablishes performance targets and other obligations relating to competency evaluations and related competency services. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6493 2011–12 |
Sexual predator commitmentTransfers administration of defense representation in sexually violent predator commitment cases from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Office of Public Defense. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6508 2011–12 |
DSHS overpayment recoveryPermits the Department of Social and Health Services to waive collection of overpayments to recipients of public assistance benefits if it determines that the elements of equitable estoppel are met. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 258, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6555 2011–12 |
Child protectionRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to implement a Family Assessment Response (FAR) within Child Protective Services (CPS) by December 1, 2013. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6574 2011–12 |
Admissions taxesAllows a city with a stadium and exhibition center to impose an admissions tax on sporting events conducted at the center by a state college or university that has temporarily closed a similar facility. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 1057 2011–12 |
Farm labor contractor acctCreates the Farm Labor Contractor Account for the farm labor contractor licensing program. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 1234 2011–12 |
Security alarms, crime watchExempts from disclosure personally identifying information collected by law enforcement agencies regarding local security alarm systems programs and vacation crime watch programs. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 1552 2011–12 |
GarnishmentModifies the forms used in garnishment proceedings. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 1559 2011–12 |
Design professionalsLimits the enforceability of indemnification agreements, including the duty and cost to defend, in contracts or agreements for design professional services. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 1860 2011–12 |
Partisan electionsRequires elections for precinct committee officers be conducted at the primary election. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 1983 2011–12 |
Prostitution and traffickingIncreases the additional fees imposed for Promoting Prostitution in the first or second degrees from $300 to $3,000 for a first offense, $6,000 for a second offense, and $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2048 2011–12 |
Housing assistance surchrgesIncreases the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act document recording surcharge through June 30, 2017. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2139 2011–12 |
Regional support networksExpands the Department of Social and Health Services' authority to change Regional Support Network (RSN) boundaries to include situations in which two or more RSNs reconfigure themselves for purposes of consolidation. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2152 2011–12 |
PlatsEstablishes five, seven, and nine-year time limits for qualifying final plat submissions, land-use requirements governing lots in final plats, and land-use requirements governing subdivisions. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2177 2011–12 |
Child sexual exploitationProhibits the duplication or distribution of child pornography as part of the discovery process in a criminal prosecution, so long as the material is made reasonably available to the prosecution, defense counsel, and expert witnesses. | Connie Ladenburg (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2188 2011–12 |
Air rescue and evacuationExempts certain air rescue services providers from the Insurance Code. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2191 2011–12 |
Police dogsAuthorizes courts to impose a civil penalty of $5,000 for harming a police dog. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2195 2011–12 |
Depositions & discovery actAdopts uniform procedures for litigants in proceedings located outside of Washington to obtain subpoenas for depositions and production of discoverable materials located in Washington. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2212 2011–12 |
RCW 90.90.030 expirationExtends the Department of Ecology's authority to enter into voluntary regional agreements in the Columbia River basin for the purposes of providing new water for out-of-stream use from June 30, 2012, to June 30, 2018. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2216 2011–12 |
Vehicular homicide & assaultRaises the seriousness level for the crime of Vehicular Homicide by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2223 2011–12 |
Undergr. utility damage actAuthorizes the Utilities and Transportation Commission to contract with a nonprofit entity to create a Safety Committee in advance of January 1, 2013, the effective date of the Underground Utilities Damage Prevention Act. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2224 2011–12 |
Estate tax apportionmentExonerates small gifts of money or tangible personal property from estate tax apportionment. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |