Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5260 2013–14 |
County legislative meetingsCounty legislative authorities may occasionally conduct regular meetings outside the county seat but in the county if they determine that meeting at an alternate location would support greater citizen engagement in local... | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5262 2013–14 |
Lodging taxThe June 30, 2013, expiration date is removed. Local jurisdictions may continue to use lodging tax revenues to fund festivals and special events designed to attract tourism and to fund the operations and capital expenditures... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5280 2013–14 |
Unlawful activity/propertiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5294 2013–14 |
HydroelectricityRevises the energy independence act by recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5314 2013–14 |
Schools/essential facilitiesPublic schools are considered an essential public facility under the GMA. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5317 2013–14 |
Ballots/tabulation & receiptModifies provisions relating to the tabulation and receipt of ballots for elections by mail. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5319 2013–14 |
Disabled vets/state rec landA person with a lifetime veteran's disability pass issued by State Parks is entitled to a complimentary Discover Pass. Any citation for failure to comply with the Discover Pass requirement must be waived if an individual... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5322 2013–14 |
Municipal class A biosolidsExempts from the definition of "turf fertilizer," for purposes of chapter 15.54 RCW (fertilizers, minerals, and limes), a commercial fertilizer where the phosphorus component is derived solely from exceptional quality biosolids. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5327 2013–14 |
Small farms/property taxFor parcels that are in the five acre and under category, or in the five to 20 acre category, the land upon which employee housing or the residence of the farm operator or owner is located, is valued at current use value... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5333 2013–14 |
Mental health first aidThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must provide funds for MHFA training targeted at teachers and educational staff. DSHS must collaborate with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to identify... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5339 2013–14 |
Insurance wellness programsRevises insurance code provisions relating to wellness programs. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5358 2013–14 |
Devel. disabilities/DSHSWithin funds provided for this purpose, DSHS must expand the Informing Families Building Trust communications project to provide information about the developmental disabilities system to individuals and families on the no... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5384 2013–14 |
Board of denturistsChanges the disciplining authority for licensed denturists from the secretary or department of health to the state board of denturists. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5385 2013–14 |
DenturismRevises the definition of "practice of denturism" by including nonorthodontic removable oral devices and teeth whitening services. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5414 2013–14 |
Allopathic physiciansThe standards for an applicant for a license to practice medicine who graduated from a medical school located in the United States or Canada are applicable also to graduates of medical schools located in the United Kingdom,... | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5415 2013–14 |
Hospital infection ratesThe list of HAIs that hospitals must report is modified. Hospitals must report central line associated bloodstream infections in all hospital inpatient areas instead of just for the intensive care unit; and surgical site... | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5423 2013–14 |
Diabetes epidemicThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5464 2013–14 |
Dental hygienists, assistntsAllows certain dental hygienists and dental assistants to apply topical anesthetic agents under the general supervision of a dentist. Allows certain dental hygienists to perform specified delegated acts on a homebound patient... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5482 2013–14 |
Affordable care actThe Exchange must monitor enrollment, by income and uninsured status, and share enrollment reports with HCA and the health committees of the Legislature. The first report must be complete by January 30, 2015 and published... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5492 2013–14 |
Health care professionalsAll health care professionals must include detailed information in advertisements, or any communication that names the health care professional in relation to the practice or profession, including letterhead, brochures, email,... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5497 2013–14 |
Assaulting school employeeA person is guilty of assault in the third degree if the person, under circumstances not amounting to assault in the first or second degree, assaults a school employee while the employee is performing their official duties at... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5509 2013–14 |
Home care/electr timekeepingDSHS is authorized to draft rules to establish limited exemption criteria for electronic timekeeping when a landline phone is not available. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5513 2013–14 |
Off-road vehiclesIncreases opportunities for safe, legal, and environmentally acceptable motorized recreation. Generates funds for use in maintenance, signage, education, and enforcement of motorized recreation opportunities. Stimulates rural... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5530 2013–14 |
Physicians and assistantsThe Commission must request physicians and physician assistants to submit information about their current professional practice at the time of license renewal and licensees must provide the information requested. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5539 2013–14 |
Direct practice providersAddresses the provision of prescription drugs by direct practice providers. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |