All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6041 2011–12 |
Lighthouse school programsExpands designation of exemplary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics schools to include elementary schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6046 2011–12 |
Gambling commissionPermits the Washington State Gambling Commission to issue certain licenses for a period of up to 18 months, if it chooses to do so, in order to transition to the use of the Business Licensing Service. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6095 2011–12 |
Gender-based termsChanges gender-specific terms to gender-neutral terms in several Titles of the Revised Code of Washington. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6098 2011–12 |
Private investigatorsPermits an applicant to obtain a private investigator license without submitting fingerprints for a background check if the applicant was licensed as a private security guard in the last 12 months. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6103 2011–12 |
Reflexology & massage thrpyBeginning July 1, 2013, r equires persons practicing reflexology to be certified by the Department of Health (unless the person is licensed as a massage practitioner). | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6105 2011–12 |
Prescription monitoring progDirects the Department of Health to collaborate with the Veterinary Board of Governors to develop alternative requirements for reporting data to the prescription drug monitoring program. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6116 2011–12 |
On-site sewage mgmt plansAuthorizes a local board of health in the 12 counties bordering Puget Sound implementing an on-site sewage program management plan to impose reasonable rates or charges in an amount sufficient to pay for the actual costs of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6131 2011–12 |
Bulk mercuryAmends the definition of "bulk mercury" to exclude mercury-added products. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6135 2011–12 |
Fish & wildlife enforcementMakes a number of changes related to the enforcement policies of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the crimes primarily enforced by WDFW. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6140 2011–12 |
Local econ devel. financingAuthorizes the creation of local economic development finance authorities that may issue taxable and tax-exempt nonrecourse revenue bond financing for economic development projects, participate in federal and other... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6157 2011–12 |
Juvenile detention intakeRequires county juvenile detention facilities, by December 31, 2012, to develop and implement detention and intake standards to determine whether a juvenile is developmentally disabled and whether detention is warranted for... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6172 2011–12 |
Franchise investmentsModifies terminology and deadlines in the Franchise Investment Protection Act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6175 2011–12 |
Indian tribes and state govtDirects the Governor and state agencies to establish government-to-government relationships with federally recognized Indian tribes in order to enhance and formalize working relationships with the tribes through collaboration... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6208 2011–12 |
Warehouse act license feesIncreases several fees related to the Washington State Department of Agriculture's Warehouse Audit Program. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6215 2011–12 |
Low-income individualsAllows a transportation benefit district that includes a city with a population of 500,000 or more to establish a rebate program for the purpose of refunding low-income individuals up to 40 percent of the actual fee, tax, or... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6218 2011–12 |
Escrow licensingClarifies when a person licensed to practice law in Washington is exempt from the escrow licensing requirements. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6237 2011–12 |
Medical assistantsCreates four new professions: medical assistant-certified; medical assistant-registered; medical assistant-hemodialysis technician; and medical assistant-phlebotomist. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6240 2011–12 |
Juvenile disposition ordersPermits a juvenile to request a deferred disposition less than two weeks before trial if the juvenile demonstrates good cause for the request. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6242 2011–12 |
Specialty producer licensesMakes a number of changes to the regulatory framework for communications equipment insurance. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6251 2011–12 |
Commercial sex abuse/minorCreates the offense of Advertising Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6252 2011–12 |
Commercial sex abuse/minorIncludes Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor under the definition of criminal profiteering. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6253 2011–12 |
Commercial sex abuse/minorAllowing for civil forfeiture of the proceeds of or property traceable to Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, or Promoting Prostitution in the first degree. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6254 2011–12 |
Prostitution crimesAmends the offense of Promoting Prostitution in the first degree to include compelling a person with a mental incapacity or developmental disability that renders the person incapable of consent to engage in prostitution. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6255 2011–12 |
Prostitution crimesCreates an affirmative defense to prosecution for Prostitution if the person committed the offense as a result of being a victim of Trafficking or Promoting Prostitution in the first degree. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6256 2011–12 |
Gangs/commercial sex abuseAdds Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor to the definition of criminal street gang-related offense. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |