All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1521 2015–16 |
Dealer delivery of firearmsAllows a licensed firearms dealer to deliver a firearm to a purchaser or transferee if three business days have elapsed from the date the licensed dealer requested a background check. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1522 2015–16 |
Intrastate meat inspectionCreates the State Meat Inspection Program for all livestock produced and meat processed within the state. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1523 2015–16 |
Water rights relinquishmentRemoves all statutory references to relinquishment of water rights. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1524 2015–16 |
Nonparent responsibilitiesEstablishes a process for a man to bring an action to challenge paternity, and remove all associated rights and responsibilities, if genetic testing demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the man is not the child's... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1525 2015–16 |
Beverage containersAllows a beer or cider container to be lawfully sold with a removable metal lid without violating the prohibition on detachable parts as long as the lid is purposefully designed to be opened by removing the entire lid and... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1526 2015–16 |
Aircraft tax rev/airport aidRedirects proceeds of the aircraft excise tax to the Aeronautics Account. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1528 2015–16 |
Epinephrine autoinjectorsAuthorizes health care providers to prescribe epinephrine autoinjectors in the name of an authorized entity. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1529 2015–16 |
Port district per diem ratesRemoves the $25 threshold amount as the maximum per diem payment that may be paid to port district employees and officials for travel and business expenses when travel requires overnight lodging. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1530 2015–16 |
Prepared food, definitionExpands the sales and use tax exemption for food and food ingredients to include food required to be cooked by the consumer prior to consumption. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1532 2015–16 |
Higher ed budget submissionsIncreases the limit for cost estimates for major capital projects for higher education institutions from $5 million to $10 million. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1533 2015–16 |
Firearm transfer for exhibitExempts from background check requirements, the transfer of a firearm: (1) From a person or organization to a recognized historical society or museum for the temporary exhibition of the firearm; and (2) From the historical... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1534 2015–16 |
Fuel tax/border area useAllows the proceeds of a border area fuel tax to be spent on transportation improvements as defined for the purposes of a transportation benefit district, which encompasses investment in various transportation improvements... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1535 2015–16 |
Firearm dealer deliveriesAuthorizes a firearms dealer to deliver a pistol to a purchaser if the purchaser produces a valid commission card issued by a state law enforcement agency that shows the purchaser is a full-time, commissioned law enforcement... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1536 2015–16 |
Emergency detentionsProvides that, when a person is delivered to a hospital or other facility by law enforcement under the Involuntary Treatment Act, the timelines for examination by a mental health professional and for a designated mental health... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1537 2015–16 |
Liquor control brd officersAuthorizes liquor enforcement officers to enforce the penal laws of the state provided they are doing so while conducting their enforcement duties related to alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana, or while working in partnership... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1538 2015–16 |
Education employee COLAsRequires an incremental increase to base salary allocations to be provided to school districts for school employees in addition to the required cost-of-living adjustments. Requires each college district to receive an... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1539 2015–16 |
Hardship property tx waiversEnables county treasurers to provide limited waivers of interest and penalties for delinquent property taxes. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1540 2015–16 |
Tribal timber harvest exc txAuthorizes the Governor to enter into a timber harvest excise tax agreement with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1542 2015–16 |
PERS, TRS, SERS/earlier agesProvides retirement benefits at an earlier age in plans 2 and 3 of the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, and the school employees' retirement system. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1543 2015–16 |
1st mortgage int. B&O deduc.Expands the first mortgage interest business and occupation tax deduction by allowing qualifying banks to deduct additional points and loan origination fees. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1544 2015–16 |
Water services procurementExempts first-class cities from complying with certain public works requirements when selecting persons or entities to service and maintain water facilities and collection systems. Requires each municipality to publish, in... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1545 2015–16 |
Public health nurses/medsAllows registered nurses employed by local health departments to dispense drugs or devices for purposes of prevention or treatment of a communicable disease or family planning. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1548 2015–16 |
Write-in candidatesRequires a candidate to receive at least 5 percent of the votes in a primary in order to qualify to appear on the general election ballot. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1549 2015–16 |
PUD privilege taxModifies the administration of the public utility district privilege tax. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1551 2015–16 |
Unclaimed property lawsThe penalty provisions of the act are restructured. The current 100 percent penalty for willful failure to file a report or provide notice to apparent property owners is replaced with the following penalties: 10 percent for... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |