Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5950 2017–18 |
Health insurance market infoExempts the following from public disclosure under the public records act, for the purposes of developing or implementing an individual health insurance market stability program, reports, data, documents, or materials: (1)... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5951 2017–18 |
High school graduation reqsProvides intent language to move the state assessments in English language arts and mathematics to the 10th-grade. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6010 2017–18 |
Lodging feeCities with populations of 10,000 or less may impose a fee of up to $3 for furnishing lodging used exclusively for public safety and public works purposes. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6067 2017–18 |
Hospitals/ARNPs & PAsAddresses the duty of a hospital or facility to request information from physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners, who will provide clinical care under his or her license, before granting or renewing... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5316 2017–18 |
RCW provisions not neededDecodifies, recodifies, repeals, or amends a number of laws. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5517 2017–18 |
GMA/rail dependent usesAdds definitions of "freight rail dependent uses" and "short line railroad" to the Growth Management Act. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5976 2017–18 |
Indiv provider wages & hoursPermits the Department of Social and Health Services to pay any single individual provider for up to sixty-five hours each work week through fiscal year 2018. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5128 2017–18 |
Incremental electricityAllows a qualifying utility to use incremental electricity produced as a result of a capital investment completed after March 31, 1999, as an eligible renewable resource to comply with Initiative 937, the Energy Independence Act. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5130 2017–18 |
Marijuana license feesRaises the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) licensing and renewal fee for marijuana producers, processors, retailers, and researchers from $1,000 to $1,300. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5131 2017–18 |
MarijuanaAddresses marijuana-related marketing and advertising, including billboards, signs, print advertising, advertising targeting youth and nonresidents, and Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) and local government rule-making authority. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5289 2017–18 |
Distracted drivingReplaces current laws that prohibit the use of a hand-held cellular phone and texting while driving with a prohibition on a driver using a personal electronic device with his or her hands while driving to conduct a range of activities. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5435 2017–18 |
Mental health record discl.Expands the authority to disclose mental health information without an authorization to all health care providers when providing care to a patient. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5705 2017–18 |
Behavioral health agenciesProvides that the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) should not improperly reduce the number of license violations found by field inspectors to allow licensees to avoid closure and place public safety at risk. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5835 2017–18 |
Health outcomes/pregnancyProvides that it is an unfair practice for an employer that employs 15 or more employees to refuse to make reasonable accommodations for an employee's pregnancy and pregnancy-related health conditions. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5152 2017–18 |
Pediatric transitional careRequires the Department of Health (DOH) to regulate establishments providing Pediatric Transitional Care Services to provide services for drug-exposed infants who require continuous residential care and skilled nursing services. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5691 2017–18 |
Guardianship alternativesRequiring a court to modify or terminate a guardianship when a less restrictive alternative, such as power of attorney or trust, will adequately provide for the needs of the incapacitated person. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5715 2017–18 |
Nursing home paymentsExempts certain residents in nursing facilities from a rate penalty. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5806 2017–18 |
I-5 Columbia river bridgeProvides an invitation to create a joint Oregon-Washington legislative action committee to address a variety of purposes, including beginning a process towards project development for a new Interstate 5 (I-5) bridge. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5470 2017–18 |
Geothermal explorationAllows a single permit and permit fee to cover all core holes for a project gathering geothermal data. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| SB 5035 2017–18 |
Investigational med. productPermits patients who are suffering from a serious or immediately life-threatening disease to use investigational medical products that have been partially tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but are not available... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5514 2017–18 |
Health network data reportsRequires hospitals with emergency departments to submit patient care information to the Department of Health (DOH) for analysis and dissemination. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5815 2017–18 |
Hospital safety net assess.Extends the Hospital Safety Net Assessment program through July 1, 2021. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5234 2017–18 |
AP exam creditDirects Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to establish an evidence-based systemwide policy for granting undergraduate course credits to students who have earned a minimum score of three on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5357 2017–18 |
Outdoor early learning progsEstablishes a 4-year pilot project to license outdoor, nature-based early learning and child care programs. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5404 2017–18 |
Sunscreen/schoolsAllows students, parents, and school personnel to possess and apply sunscreen products while on school property, at a school-related event or activity, or summer camp. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |