Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5446 2015–16 |
Electric vehicle readinessThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5449 2015–16 |
Appeals court tax divisionThe newly created statewide Tax Appeal Division of the Court of Appeals (Tax Appeal Division) hears appeals of excise taxes, property taxes, estate taxes, and adverse rulings from a tax authority or adverse rulings from the... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5452 2015–16 |
Early care & education systmRequires the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to provide a foundation of quality through the Early Achievers program for early learning and licensed child care programs. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5453 2015–16 |
Extended stay recovery ctrsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5454 2015–16 |
Laser keratomileusis surgeryAny physician or osteopathic physician who performs LASIK surgery must report any patient infection caused or likely to have been caused as a consequence to the LASIK procedure to DOH. DOH must publish a report on their... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5456 2015–16 |
Ticket sales over internetA person may not use or sell software to circumvent, thwart, interfere with, or evade a security measure, access control system, or other control or measure on a ticket seller's Internet website. A ticket seller is generally a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5462 2015–16 |
Public works contractorsRequires an agency, in determining whether a bidder is a responsible bidder, to consider previous and existing compliance by the bidder with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title VII of the civil... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5465 2015–16 |
Dental pro's, midlevelTwo new dental professions are created in Washington: dental practitioners and dental hygiene practitioners. Licensure. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5469 2015–16 |
Education employee COLAsRequires an incremental increase to base salary allocations to be provided to school districts for school employees in addition to the required cost-of-living adjustments. Requires each college district to receive an... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5474 2015–16 |
Health insurer and providerThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5492 2015–16 |
Tax exemption accountabilityEstablishes the tax exemption transparency and accountability act. Creates a tax expenditure budget as part of the biennial budget adopted by the legislature. Reforms the tax expenditure process by including tax expenditures... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5493 2015–16 |
Cannabis hlth & beauty aidsCannabis health and beauty aids are exempt from all regulations in the Controlled Substances Act pertaining to marijuana, marijuana concentrates, or marijuana-infused products. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5505 2015–16 |
Office of corrections ombudsThe Office of the Corrections Ombuds is created within the Governor's Office. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5506 2015–16 |
Sexual health ed/abuse, etc.Every public school that offers sexual health education must include information on preventing sexual abuse and violence and understanding consent. The Superintendent of Public Instruction, in consultation with the Department... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5535 2015–16 |
Citizens' initiative reviewA pilot program is established for citizens' review of initiatives. The Citizens' Initiative Review Oversight Committee (Committee) is created to implement the pilot project. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5553 2015–16 |
Washington investment trustCreates the Washington investment trust as a legacy institution that amasses sufficient capital reserves to address opportunities now and in the future. Creates the Washington investment trust commission as the primary... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5561 2015–16 |
Vet. survivor tuition waiverAllows children of eligible veterans or National Guard members to receive tuition and fee waivers before age 18 and after age 26 in certain circumstances. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5562 2015–16 |
Higher ed budget submissionsIncreases the threshold for certain projects from five million dollars to ten million dollars for institutions of higher education. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5565 2015–16 |
Cesar Chavez dayMarch 31 is recognized as C é sar Ch á vez Day, but not considered a school holiday or legal holiday for any purpose. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5566 2015–16 |
Employee status enforcementEstablishes the employee fair classification act to simplify and enforce employee status under employment laws to ensure fairness to employers and employees. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5567 2015–16 |
Wage liens/wage recovery actEstablishes the Washington wage recovery act. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5568 2015–16 |
Wage violations, damages forIncreases the penalty for certain wage violations. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5569 2015–16 |
Employee antiretaliationAddresses retaliation and discrimination against employees and providing protection for employees. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5573 2015–16 |
E-cigarettes, vapor productsAddresses vapor inhalation products. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5574 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careRequires a health plan, issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2016, to: (1) Provide coverage for contraceptive drugs, devices, and other products approved by the federal food and drug administration; voluntary sterilization... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |