Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Hatfield
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5554 2015–16 |
"Streams" definition/SMAThe definition of shorelands is clarified not to include irrigation districts, canals, drainage, or other return-flow conveyances. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5555 2015–16 |
Irrigation distrct authorityRequires a county, city, or town that receives an application for alteration of an existing subdivision, creation of a new parcel or parcels, or modification of existing parcels for real property that lies wholly or partially... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
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 |
| SB 5579 2015–16 |
Security guards and firearmsIn addition to the other circumstances in which a transfer is permitted without a background check, a background check is not required for the transfer of a firearm between licensed private security guards or transfers of a... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5609 2015–16 |
Synthetic plastic microbeadsPhases out the manufacturing and wholesale purchase of personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing synthetic plastic microbeads over the course of five years. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5617 2015–16 |
Marine etc. fuel tax refundsRestores the refund percentages of fuel tax purchases made by boaters, off-road vehicle riders, and snowmobilers into nonhighway-purpose accounts established to benefit nonhighway users of fuel. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5628 2015–16 |
Infrastructure/water, etc.Three grant programs are created in the Department of Ecology to: reduce storm water pollution from existing infrastructure and development; reduce the risk of flooding, protect against damage caused by flooding, and protect... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5630 2015–16 |
Equal pay and opportunitiesEstablishes the equal pay opportunity act. Updates the existing state equal pay act to address income disparities, employer discrimination, and retaliation practices. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5632 2015–16 |
State wildlife accountIncreases certain recreational fishing license fees. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5634 2015–16 |
Vehicle license fee exempExempts a widow or widower with Gold Star license plates from vehicle licensing fees and motor vehicle excise taxes. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5641 2015–16 |
Radio & TV broadcasting/taxAddresses business and occupation taxes for businesses engaged in radio and television broadcasting. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5659 2015–16 |
Litter tax revenuesEcology must coordinate the use of the litter tax funds for recycling, composting, and litter collection, reduction, and control programs with a priority given to the products taxed under the litter tax. Composting is added as... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5696 2015–16 |
Railroad employee work hoursRegulates the hours of service for yardmasters. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5697 2015–16 |
Crew size on certain trainsThe following minimum crew size requirements apply: Common carriers transporting freight or passengers must operate all trains and switching assignments over its roads with no fewer than two qualified crew members; Railroad... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5698 2015–16 |
Food processing tax prefsThe B&O tax exemptions for food processors are extended from July 1, 2015, to July 1, 2025. A tax preference performance statement is included. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5700 2015–16 |
Biofuel, etc., tax prefsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5703 2015–16 |
PSERS/offender nursing careRevises the following definitions for purposes of the public safety employees' retirement system: (1) "Employer" to include the department of veterans affairs and the department of social and health services; and (2) "Member"... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5735 2015–16 |
Carbon reduction investmentsAmends the definition of "eligible renewable resource" in the Energy Independence Act (EIA) to include carbon reduction investments. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5750 2015–16 |
DFW payments in lieu of taxBeginning August 1, 2015, DFW must calculate PILT payments for counties based on the land's open space value. Additionally, counties may receive PILT payments while also keeping fees, fines, and forfeitures from fish and game... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5756 2015–16 |
Aerospace tax preferencesCommercial aircraft is defined as a commercial airplane or commercial rotorcraft. Commercial rotorcraft is defined as an aircraft supported in flight by one or more rotors to provide lift, which may also include rotorcrafts... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5758 2015–16 |
Medicaid, reconciliationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5762 2015–16 |
Vessel taxing and permittingThe state portion of the retail sales tax is limited to a maximum of $19,500 on the sale of a vessel. Local sales taxes are not impacted. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5769 2015–16 |
Noxious weeds on state landsThe unpaid costs of noxious weed control actions taken by a county board on state lands may be enforced by lien proceedings. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5771 2015–16 |
Ethics investigationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5783 2015–16 |
Peace officers/assisting DOCRequires the Department of Corrections to create a pilot program in which its duty officers, upon request of a general authority peace officer, would be required to respond to the location of the peace officer when the duty... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |