Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6442 2011–12 |
Public school employeesThe stated intent of the act is to assure equitable access to health care for all eligible employees and their dependents; improve transparency of financial data; assure cost-effectiveness through pooling, leveraged... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6457 2011–12 |
DOT marine division/veteransWithin available resources, WSF must expand opportunities to provide for preferential hiring of veterans. Options may include increasing the veterans points used in the hiring process and applying this practice to more job... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6458 2011–12 |
Claims against pub. entitiesRecognizes and implements certain fundamental constitutional principles while providing a fair and equitable means of recovery against governmental entities for the negligent acts of their employees and officers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6466 2011–12 |
Medicaid and CHIPThe state must implement waste, fraud, and abuse detection and prevention and recovery solutions to improve program integrity for Medicaid and the state Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6499 2011–12 |
Regional transit auth boardsModifies provisions relating to the composition of regional transit authority boards. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6500 2011–12 |
Regional transit authoritiesAddresses capital projects and maintenance and operation expenses on ballot propositions for regional transit authorities. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6501 2011–12 |
Regional transit authoritiesAddresses the request of a city to be excluded from regional transit authority boundaries. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6502 2011–12 |
Ballots & voters' pamphletsAddresses capital projects and maintenance and operation expenses on ballot propositions for regional transit authorities. Establishes a fourth element for local government referendum ballot titles. Requires the explanatory... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6503 2011–12 |
Ballot measures/statementsRequires the explanatory statement of a measure to contain the full text of a document that is referenced in the measure. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6543 2011–12 |
Pension benefits/overtimeOvertime payments are excluded from reportable compensation for the purpose of determining the retirement allowance of members of state-administered retirement plans who first establish membership on or after July 1, 2012. The... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6544 2011–12 |
Veterans/resident studentsRevises the definition of "resident student," for purposes of chapter 28B.15 RCW (college and university fees), to include a student who is a military veteran residing in this state at the time of his or her separation from... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6596 2011–12 |
Balanced state budgetRequires a balanced state budget. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5982 2011–12 |
Aerospace technology centerCreates the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (Center) to pursue joint industry-university research. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6134 2011–12 |
DFW enforcement officersMoves the date that the Department of Retirement Systems will credit a Department of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers' transferred Public Employees' Retirement System service credit to a member's Law Enforcement... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 5217 2011–12 |
Comm. college board membersPermits boards of trustees of college districts to add a student trustee. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, 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 5575 2011–12 |
Biomass energy facilitiesDefines qualified biomass energy and modifies the definition of biomass energy. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| SB 6005 2011–12 |
Auto repair/written estimateProvides exemptions from the requirement that an automotive repair facility must provide a written estimate for specific vehicles. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| SB 5969 2011–12 |
Military spouses/licensingRequires an authority that issues a professional license, certificate, registration, or permit under Title 18 RCW to expedite the right of qualified military spouses transferred to this state to provide professional services. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2011, 2nd Special Session |
Dec 20, 2011 |
| SB 5083 2011–12 |
Real estate firms B&O taxExempts real estate commissions that are shared among more than two real estate firms from the business and occupation tax. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 322, Laws of 2011 |
May 12, 2011 |
| SB 5025 2011–12 |
Inmate public record requestProhibits a court from awarding a penalty under the Public Records Act if the request for public records was made by an inmate in a correctional facility, unless the court finds that the public agency acted in bad faith. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2011 |
May 10, 2011 |
| SB 5141 2011–12 |
Motorcycle instruct. permitsLimits the Department of Licensing to issuing a third motorcycle instruction permit only upon presentation of documented evidence that the permittee is enrolled in an authorized motorcycle skills education program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2011 |
May 3, 2011 |
| SB 5271 2011–12 |
Vessels/abandoned, derelictMakes it a misdemeanor for a person to intentionally, without authorization, cause a vessel to sink, break up, or block navigational channels. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2011 |
May 3, 2011 |
| SB 5000 2011–12 |
DUI twelve-hour impound holdRequires a police officer to impound the vehicle operated by a person arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and requires that the vehicle be held for 12 hours if the person arrested is the only... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 27, 2011 |
| SB 5242 2011–12 |
Motorcycle profilingRequires the Criminal Justice Training Commission to ensure that issues related to motorcycle profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training and offered to in-service law enforcement officers. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 13, 2011 |