All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2249 2015–16 |
Elected official leave of abProvides that an elective office becomes vacant upon a declared leave of absence from duties that is not due to medical or health-related reasons or military obligations. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2250 2015–16 |
Political contrib/sp leg sesProhibits the solicitation or acceptance of political contributions during the period beginning on the date that a special legislative session is officially announced, but not exceeding fifteen days before the special session... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2251 2015–16 |
Timber-felling equip tx exemEstablishes a sales and use tax exemption for the purchase of qualifying timber-felling equipment by eligible timber harvesters. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2252 2015–16 |
St capital historical museumTransfers responsibility for the leasing, operations, and maintenance of the State Capital Historical Museum from the Washington State Historical Society to the Department of Enterprise Services. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2254 2015–16 |
Social media safety/schoolsRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop a social media safety model curriculum, or update an existing curriculum on social media, that complies with specified provisions. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2256 2015–16 |
Undisclosed campaign contribRequires nonprofit organizations to report incidental political contributions and expenditures to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2257 2015–16 |
Safe K-12 school plansRequires school districts to: (1) In collaboration with local emergency response agencies, annually review and update their safe school plans; and (2) Annually conduct certain drills while school is in session. Requires... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2258 2015–16 |
Property tax levy limitationRequires the department of revenue to evaluate the impact of the property tax levy limitation in chapter 84.55 RCW on cities, counties, special purpose districts, and property owners. Expires December 30, 2016. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2259 2015–16 |
Indecent exposure, crime ofMakes the crime of Indecent Exposure a class C felony when a defendant has a prior conviction under an equivalent municipal ordinance. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2260 2015–16 |
Sexual misconduct with minorExtends the statute of limitations for Sexual Misconduct with a Minor in the first degree from three to six years. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2261 2015–16 |
Utility customer backbillingAllows a consumer-owned utility to backbill customers for charges missed due to the utility's billing error for no longer than six months from the date the billing error occurred. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2265 2015–16 |
Aerospace tax incentivesRevises the tax preference performance statement for the aerospace tax incentives to provide additional detail, including a 79,500 employment baseline. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2268 2015–16 |
Budget stabil acct transferTransfers into the State General Fund amounts deposited in the Budget Stabilization Account in the 2013-15 and 2017-19 fiscal biennia that are attributable to extraordinary revenue growth. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2269 2015–16 |
Tax system/ed & pub servicesEliminates the preferential business and occupation ( B&O) tax rate of 0.138 percent for resellers of prescription drugs. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2270 2015–16 |
Sentencing/property crimesCreates a new felony property offense sentencing grid with reduced standard ranges. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2271 2015–16 |
Elson S Floyd med school/WSUNames a school of medicine at Washington State University the Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2272 2015–16 |
Basic education obligationDeclares an intent to: (1) Enact a schedule for researching and enacting policies for fully funding all elements of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2261 (chapter 548, Laws of 2009) on September 1, 2018; and (2) Review and... | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2273 2015–16 |
H-p avian influenza outbreakRequires the department of agriculture to develop a preemptive plan to guide the state's response to any potential outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, in this state. Expires June 30, 2016. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2275 2015–16 |
Voluntary intoxicationProvides that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to a criminal charge, nor may the fact of voluntary intoxication be used by a defendant to demonstrate the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of a crime charged. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2276 2015–16 |
Govt liability/law enf, DOCAddresses the department of corrections' liability and law enforcement agencies' liability for injuries to persons or property resulting from an act or omission of the agency, officer, agent, or employee, while acting in the... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2277 2015–16 |
Peace officer liabilityAddresses civil and criminal liability of peace officers. Provides a definition for "less lethal weapon." | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2278 2015–16 |
Child restraint, safety beltAllows failure to use a safety belt assembly and failure to use a child restraint system to be admissible as evidence of negligence in a civil action. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2279 2015–16 |
Impaired driving prob. causeRequires a police officer to arrest and take into custody a person without warrant when the officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed an impaired driving offense. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2281 2015–16 |
Vehicular homicideAdds a 10-year sentencing enhancement, to the standard sentence for a Vehicular Homicide offense committed while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (Vehicular Homicide-DUI), for each prior Vehicular... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2282 2015–16 |
Detention standardsAddresses the detention of persons with mental disorders or chemical dependency. Changes the term "an imminent likelihood of serious harm" to "a substantial likelihood of serious harm." Changes the term "in imminent danger" to... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |