All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2312 2011–12 |
Military serv. award emblemsPermits veterans discharged under honorable conditions and individuals serving on active duty in the United States armed forces to purchase a military service award emblem for display on license plates. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| HB 2319 2011–12 |
Affordable care actRemoves restrictions on the authority of, and adds new duties for, the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange). | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 87, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| HB 2422 2011–12 |
Aviation biofuels productionSpecifies that aviation biofuels production facilities may be a project of statewide significance. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| HB 2459 2011–12 |
Commer. vehicle lic. platesProvides authorization to the Washington State Patrol or other law enforcement agencies to confiscate license plates from a motor carrier who operates a commercial motor vehicle with a revoked registration. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| HB 2574 2011–12 |
Persons w/disabilities tabsMakes available a special year tab for persons with disabilities to any special license plate, except the collector vehicle, horseless carriage, and ride share special license plates. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| HB 2660 2011–12 |
Transportation revenueIncreases the fee for an abstract of driving record, vehicle certificate of ownership, certain vehicle license plates, title transfer late penalties, and vehicle dealer licenses. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| HB 2673 2011–12 |
Transportation workforceRequires the Department to coordinate with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (Council) in providing these services. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| HB 2814 2011–12 |
SR-520 corridorEstablishes construction authorization and conditioning provisions for the replacement of the floating bridge and landings of the State Route (SR) 520 Evergreen Point Bridge. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 5159 2011–12 |
State patrol retirementPermits active members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) who were previously either (1) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers and that became commissioned officers on or before July 16, 2000, or (2)... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 5188 2011–12 |
Traffic control signalsRequires all stoplights to have yellow change intervals that are at least as long as those identified in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 5246 2011–12 |
Driving record abstractsAuthorizes the Department of Licensing (DOL) to enter into a contractual agreement with an employer or its agent in order to review the driving records of existing employees for changes to the records. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 6073 2011–12 |
SR 16 project/sales & use txExtends the state and local sales and use tax deferral for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge project. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 6081 2011–12 |
Ferry replacement surchargeAllows counties operating ferry service to impose a vessel replacement surcharge on ferry fares. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 6112 2011–12 |
Alternative traction devicesAdds "alternative traction devices" to allowable traction devices in addition to chains and studded tires to be used on a vehicle because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid to be approved by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 6138 2011–12 |
Vehicle maximum lengthsIncreases the allowable maximum length for a auto recycling carrier from 40 feet to 42 feet in length manufactured prior to 2005 in the State of Washington. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 6150 2011–12 |
Facial recognition matchingAllows the Department of Licensing to implement a facial recognition matching system for driver's licenses, permits, and identicards. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 6171 2011–12 |
Vessel weight limitationsIncreases the maximum weight of a yacht that may be granted an exemption from the compulsory marine pilotage requirements from 500 to 750 gross tons. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 6284 2011–12 |
Civil traffic infractionsLimits the requirement that the Department of Licensing (DOL) suspend a person's driving privilege for failure to respond to a notice of traffic infraction, failure to appear at a requested hearing, violation of a written... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 6412 2011–12 |
Health benefit plan coverageExempts certain persons whose individual coverage was discontinued by July 1, 2012, from the standard health questionnaire. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 6444 2011–12 |
Eligible toll facilitiesAuthorizes tolling on the portion of State Route 99 that is the deep bore tunnel under First Avenue from the vicinity of the sports stadiums in Seattle to Aurora Avenue north of the Battery Street tunnel. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 6600 2011–12 |
Property tax exemptionsEstablishes a property tax exemption for property owned by a church and leased to a youth character building organization. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| HB 2149 2011–12 |
Personal property tax adminAuthorizes county legislative authorities to waive penalties for persons or corporations failing to deliver a list of taxable personal property for taxes due in assessment year 2011 and prior. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 20, 2012 |
| HB 2567 2011–12 |
Conservation districtsAuthorizes a county legislative authority to establish a system of rates and charges which may include an annual per acre amount, an annual per parcel amount, or an annual per parcel amount plus an annual per acre amount. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 20, 2012 |
| SB 5981 2011–12 |
Seed dealer license feesIncreases the seed dealer license fee. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 20, 2012 |
| HB 2156 2011–12 |
Workforce training/aerospaceRequires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, with certain training providers, to facilitate coordination and alignment of aerospace training programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 19, 2012 |