All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6400 2015–16 |
Technical changes/wildlifeAllows the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to enforce the crime of Unlawful Recreational Fishing during seasons that are closed to the harvest of wild salmon if a person is found in possession of a salmon... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6401 2015–16 |
Secondary fish receiversContracts the requirement that secondary fish receivers must keep certain records regarding fish and shellfish either with the fish or shellfish or at their principal place of business, and specifies that the records may only... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6405 2015–16 |
Civilian health programExempts the Civilian Health and Medical Program for the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) from the definition of "health plans." | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6413 2015–16 |
Landlord-tenant provisionsRequires that residential landlords notify prospective tenants as to whether "comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports" will be accepted, and defines this and other related terms. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6438 2015–16 |
Tax and licensing lawsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6466 2015–16 |
Higher ed. disabled studentsRequires the Council of Presidents to convene a work group to develop a plan for removing obstacles for students with disabilities transferring between institutions of higher education. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6475 2015–16 |
Health coverage through PEBBPermits counties and political subdivisions with fewer than 5,000 employees to join the Public Employees' Benefits Board program (PEBB). | Brian Dansel (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6498 2015–16 |
Recovery sponsor privilegeCreates a testimonial privilege applicable in civil proceedings that prevents a person who acts as a sponsor in an alcohol or drug addiction recovery fellowship from testifying about communications made to him or her by a... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6519 2015–16 |
TelemedicineCreates the Collaborative for the Advancement of Telemedicine at the University of Washington to recommend ways to improve reimbursement and access to services and to identify resources related to telemedicine. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6525 2015–16 |
State building code councilModifies requirements for members serving on the State Building Code Council (Council) who represent a specific industry in the private sector. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6569 2015–16 |
Patient out-of-pocket costsCreates the Task Force on High Patient Out-of-Pocket Costs. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6601 2015–16 |
WA college savings programEstablishes the Washington College Savings Program (WCSP) alongside the Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program, more commonly known as the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program, to be administered by the... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6606 2015–16 |
Wholesale vehicle dealersRedefines "wholesale vehicle dealer." | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6633 2015–16 |
Marine resources adv councilExtends the Marine Resources Advisory Council's existence from 2017 until 2022. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6657 2015–16 |
Wildfire managementThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2346 2015–16 |
Renewable energy promotionExtends the expiration date and per-utility limit for the Public Utility Tax credit that funds annual payments made by utilities to customers under the Renewable Energy Investment Cost Recovery Incentive Program (Cost Recovery... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 2453 2015–16 |
State hospital oversightEstablishes the Select Committee on Quality Improvement in State Hospitals (select committee), which receives updates, monitors, and makes recommendations regarding the state hospitals. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 2465 2015–16 |
Contraceptives/year supplyRequires private insurance and Medicaid to reimburse for a 12-month supply of contraceptive drugs provided at once. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 2915 2015–16 |
DSHS notification reqs.Revises notice and service requirements applicable in certain programs administered by the Department of Social and Health Services. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 3009 2015–16 |
Morning foods/instruct. hrsExpands the definition of "instructional hours" to include the period of time during which students are provided access to morning food programs, if certain requirements are met. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| SB 6316 2015–16 |
Disaster area financingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| SB 6414 2015–16 |
Hatchery managementThe limitation requiring nonprofit partners to qualify under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code is amended to require qualification under section 501(c) of the internal revenue code. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| SB 6617 2015–16 |
UW altern. contract-awardingThe maximum amount under which the UW is authorized to use its alternative process for awarding contracts is adjusted to account for inflation from the 2015 fiscal year as determined by the Office of Financial Management in... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 1830 2015–16 |
Wrestling special lic platesCreates the Washington State Wrestling special license plate. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2017 2015–16 |
Farmer & rancher lic platesCreates the Washington Farmers and Ranchers special license plate. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |