Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6413 2015–16 |
Landlord-tenant provisionsRequires that residential landlords notify prospective tenants as to whether "comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports" will be accepted, and defines this and other related terms. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6466 2015–16 |
Higher ed. disabled studentsRequires the Council of Presidents to convene a work group to develop a plan for removing obstacles for students with disabilities transferring between institutions of higher education. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6475 2015–16 |
Health coverage through PEBBPermits counties and political subdivisions with fewer than 5,000 employees to join the Public Employees' Benefits Board program (PEBB). | Brian Dansel (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6498 2015–16 |
Recovery sponsor privilegeCreates a testimonial privilege applicable in civil proceedings that prevents a person who acts as a sponsor in an alcohol or drug addiction recovery fellowship from testifying about communications made to him or her by a... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6519 2015–16 |
TelemedicineCreates the Collaborative for the Advancement of Telemedicine at the University of Washington to recommend ways to improve reimbursement and access to services and to identify resources related to telemedicine. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6601 2015–16 |
WA college savings programEstablishes the Washington College Savings Program (WCSP) alongside the Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program, more commonly known as the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program, to be administered by the... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6617 2015–16 |
UW altern. contract-awardingThe maximum amount under which the UW is authorized to use its alternative process for awarding contracts is adjusted to account for inflation from the 2015 fiscal year as determined by the Office of Financial Management in... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| SB 5010 2015–16 |
Health professional programThe amount of $4 million is appropriated to the Scholarship fund for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2016, from the state general fund. The amount of $4 million is appropriated to the Scholarship fund for the fiscal year... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5026 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Declares an intent to clarify that, in this state, barrier-free access to birth control remains a fundamental right and that discriminating against women through limitations on... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5054 2015–16 |
Trans. projects/design-buildRequires the department of transportation to use the design-build procedure for projects over ten million dollars to ensure that all risk is properly allocated to the contractor. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5064 2015–16 |
Quarterly revenue forecastsThe first forecast of each calendar year must be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature on or before February 20. The provision for a March 20 forecast in odd-numbered years is removed. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5065 2015–16 |
Homeless studentsHomeless student education liaisons are added to the basic education prototypical school funding formula as a new staff category. It is funded at .233 liaisons per 1000 students. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5080 2015–16 |
Dual credit educ. optionsCHS and Running Start Fees. The intent of the Legislature is specified as increasing dual-credit opportunities for students by creating a new funding model for CHS tuition payments, expanding eligibility for CHS, and granting... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5087 2015–16 |
Oil transportation safetyAddresses oil transportation safety. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5117 2015–16 |
Bistate transportation proj.Defines "bistate megaproject" as a highway construction project valued at five hundred million dollars or more that extends across the border between this state and another state. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5118 2015–16 |
Trans proj/bistate wrk groupDefines "bistate megaproject" as a highway construction project valued at five hundred million dollars or more that extends across the border between this state and another state. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5123 2015–16 |
Tenant screening reportsIf a comprehensive screening report regarding the prospective tenant was prepared within 30 days of the rental application date and is provided to the prospective landlord by the consumer reporting agency, the landlord may not... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5128 2015–16 |
High-capacity trans serviceAuthorizes a regional transit authority to impose a regular property tax levy. The tax must be used for the purpose of providing high capacity transportation service. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5132 2015–16 |
WA health security trustCreates the Washington health security trust to provide coverage for a set of health services for all residents. Requires the joint select committee on health care oversight to contract for an actuarial analysis of the funding... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5133 2015–16 |
Higher education costsRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) to conduct a review of higher education costs at the state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5141 2015–16 |
University medical buildingsThe maximum dollar threshold for projects that qualify for the alternative contract award process for university buildings and facilities in which critical patient care is located is increased from $5 million to $10 million.... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5149 2015–16 |
Certificates of need appealsNo person, including but not limited to a health care facility or health maintenance organization, has the right to an adjudicative proceeding under the Administrative Procedure Act to contest DOH's granting of a certificate... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5150 2015–16 |
Health ins. carrier networksRequires certain health insurance carriers to provide notice to health care providers of changes in provider networks including the purchase, sale, or transfer of a provider network. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5151 2015–16 |
Cultural competency/hlthcareRequires a disciplining authority for certain health care professions to adopt rules requiring a person authorized to practice the profession regulated by the disciplining authority to receive cultural competency continuing... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5159 2015–16 |
Dental health aides & tribesFederally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations are authorized to train, employ, or contract with DHA, including DHAT. All DHAs must be certified by either a federal CHAP certification... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |