All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1740 2015–16 |
Health coverage through PEBBCounties and political subdivisions with fewer than 5000 employees may join the PEBB health care program upon completion of an application to contract for coverage with HCA. If the participation of a non-state employer in PEBB... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1741 2015–16 |
Disabled/rec lands pass exemExempts persons that display a disability pass, card, decal, or license plate from requirements to display a Discover Pass or day-use permit when operating or parking a motor vehicle on Department of Natural Resources and... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1742 2015–16 |
Cottage food operationsIncreases the gross income limit for cottage food operations from $15,000 to $25,000. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1743 2015–16 |
High sch equivalency testsRequires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to identify high school equivalency test options with certain characteristics. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1744 2015–16 |
Inmate fundsExempts from certain deduction requirements, money received by the Department of Corrections (DOC) on behalf of an inmate from family or other outside sources for the payment of medical expenses. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1745 2015–16 |
Voting rightsCreates a state voting rights act to protect the equal opportunity for minority groups to participate in local elections. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1746 2015–16 |
Tow truck operator licensingEstablishes nonimpound tow truck operator licensing. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1747 2015–16 |
Firearms storageProvides that, under certain circumstances, a person is guilty of Child Endangerment Due to Unsafe Storage of a Firearm for leaving or storing a loaded firearm in a location where a child is likely to, and does gain access to,... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1748 2015–16 |
Motorcycle helmet useAuthorizes a person who is at least eighteen years old to operate or ride on a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street without wearing a motorcycle helmet. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1750 2015–16 |
Sudden cardiac arrestEstablishes the sudden cardiac arrest awareness act. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1751 2015–16 |
Transit construction/parkingRequires a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to consider the impacts of its facilities on parking availability for area residents. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1753 2015–16 |
Cannabis hlth & beauty aidsExempts cannabis health and beauty aids from the regulations of the uniform controlled substances act that apply to marijuana, marijuana concentrates, or marijuana-infused products. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1754 2015–16 |
Building envelope/public wrkAdds a requirement that the building envelope subcontractor be identified when the intent to award the contract is made for public works construction projects expected to cost over $1 million. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1755 2015–16 |
Livestock movement reportingAuthorizes the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to create an electronic cattle transaction reporting system in which licensees would electronically report cattle transactions as an alternative to the mandatory... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1756 2015–16 |
Cmty policing/W St. hospitalRequires Western State Hospital to enter into a contract with the City of Lakewood, Washington, for the provision of community policing services at the hospital and in the surrounding areas. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1757 2015–16 |
Local transportation optionsAllows cities and counties with transportation benefit districts (TBDs) to eliminate the separate entity status of the TBD. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1758 2015–16 |
Biofuel, etc., tax prefsExtends the business and occupation (B&O) tax deduction for the retail sale or distribution of biodiesel fuel or E85 motor fuel until July 1, 2025. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1759 2015–16 |
Computer data ctrs, tax exemExtends the computer data center sales and use tax exemption for original server equipment and replacement server equipment until April 1, 2026. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1760 2015–16 |
Student skillsRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to convene a work group to develop and recommend: benchmarks for developmentally appropriate interpersonal and decision-making knowledge and skills of... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1761 2015–16 |
Insurance producers, etc.Increases the threshold limit of the value of noncontractual goods and wares that insurers may provide to insureds or prospective insureds from $25 to $100. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1762 2015–16 |
Health insurer and providerImposes requirements relating to insurance coverage for vision materials and vision services. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1764 2015–16 |
Composite manufacturing, etcEstablishes a business and occupation tax credit for manufacturers or processors for hire that manufacture carbon fiber, carbon fiber composites, or carbon fiber composite products. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1765 2015–16 |
Marijuana in pill form onlyEliminates or modifies certain marijuana provisions so that marijuana is only authorized if it is in pill form prescribed by a physician. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1766 2015–16 |
Medical marijuanaChanges the name of the Washington state medical use of cannabis act to the Washington state medical use of marijuana act. Establishes qualifying patient recognition cards and designated provider recognition cards. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1767 2015–16 |
State need grant renewal/GPARequires all students, except those attending The Evergreen State College (TESC), to maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average to remain qualified for the State Need Grant (SNG). | Mark Hargrove (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |