Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5655 2013–14 |
Higher ed financial aidMakes the state need grant and the college bound scholarship available to resident students who have received a diploma, or its equivalent, in this state and have lived in this state for a certain amount of time. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5673 2013–14 |
Community & tech collegesFreezes tuition increases for students attending the state's public community and technical colleges for the 2013-2015 biennium. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5678 2013–14 |
Traffic safety camerasThe use of automated traffic safety cameras is expanded to include locations at intersections of two or more arterials. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5693 2013–14 |
Higher ed supportRequires the first cent of the state portion of the retail sales and use tax for each dollar on which the tax is applied to be dedicated to and used for funding a public system of higher education. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5695 2013–14 |
Wellness programsAuthorizes a health carrier to offer or sponsor a wellness program that is not part of the health benefit plan or health benefit contract and to include incentives as part of the wellness program. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5707 2013–14 |
Net metering of electricityExcludes a third-party owner of a customer-sited renewable energy facility from the definition of "electrical company" for purposes of chapter 80.60 RCW (net metering of electricity). Changes the cumulative generating capacity... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5710 2013–14 |
Reckless endangrmnt/firearmsIncludes in the crime of reckless endangerment, a person who stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where a child is likely to gain access, and the child obtains possession of the loaded firearm. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5711 2013–14 |
Firearms/background checksBroadens the requirement for a background check to apply to all firearms sales in the state. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5714 2013–14 |
Firearms/health & safetyRequires the legislature to convene a task force to examine issues regarding public health and safety as it relates to firearms safety and firearms violence reduction. Provides that task force expenditures are subject to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5725 2013–14 |
Social worker licensingRequires licensed advanced social workers and licensed independent clinical social workers to both be considered the top tier of licensure for the profession for purposes of job classification. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5730 2013–14 |
Higher ed child care grantsChanges the name of the four-year student child care in higher education account to the student child care in higher education account and allows the state board for community and technical colleges to authorize disbursements... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5773 2013–14 |
Local option transp. revenueThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5778 2013–14 |
Sales & use tax by ordinanceAuthorizes the legislative authority of certain counties to opt to impose a sales and use tax by ordinance that clearly states the purpose for which the proposed sales and use tax will be used. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5798 2013–14 |
Termination of pregnancyRequires certain health plans, that provide coverage for maternity care or services, to provide a covered person with substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary termination of a pregnancy. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5825 2013–14 |
Nurses & physicians/cont. edRequires the nursing care quality assurance commission and the medical quality assurance commission to: (1) Adopt rules to allow a person renewing a license to satisfy up to twenty-five percent of his or her continuing... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5833 2013–14 |
Interpreter servicesAuthorizes the department of social and health services, the department of labor and industries, and the state health care authority to: (1) Purchase interpreter services; and (2) Integrate the purchase of interpreter services... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5837 2013–14 |
Career and college readyAuthorizes, and provides sufficient resources for, implementation of the opportunity for: (1) Students to complete twenty-four credits for graduation through a comprehensive approach that includes increased instructional... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5861 2013–14 |
Local transportation revenueA TBD may impose a local annual vehicle fee of up to $40 upon a majority vote of the governing body. MVET. A county with a population of 1 million or more may impose an MVET with the approval of the voters or upon a majority... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5864 2013–14 |
Columbia R. crossing/bondsRequires the state finance committee, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right-of-way, and construction of the Columbia river crossing project, to issue and sell upon the request of the department of... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5955 2013–14 |
WA publicly owned trustThe Washington Publicly Owned Trust (Trust) is established as a new executive agency. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5718 2013–14 |
WA businesses 1-stop portalRequires the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in collaboration with other agencies to provide the Legislature with a plan for establishing performance benchmarks, and for measuring the results of implementing a... | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 3, 2013 |
| SB 5946 2013–14 |
Student educational outcomesDirects school districts to discuss appropriate grade placement and provide intensive reading improvement strategies based on student performance on the third grade English Language Arts (ELA) assessment. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 18, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2013 |
| SB 5211 2013–14 |
Social networking accountsProhibits an employer from requiring or coercing an employee or job applicant to disclose login information to a personal social networking account, access his or her account in the employer’s presence, add a person to his or... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5405 2013–14 |
Extended foster careExpands eligibility criteria to allow a youth to request extended foster care services if the youth has an open dependency case at age 18 and is participating in a program or activity designed to promote employment or remove... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5456 2013–14 |
DetentionsRequires a designated mental health professional (DMHP) evaluating a person for detention under the Involuntary Treatment Act to consult with examining emergency room physicians and document the consultation and the... | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |