All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2809 2015–16 |
High-technology researchEstablishes a business and occupations tax credit for qualified research and development (R&D) expenditures, expiring January 1, 2026. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2810 2015–16 |
Electrical rules reviewRequires the department of labor and industries to adopt the nonadministrative portion of the electrical rules through a process in which the department, the Washington cities electrical committee, and the technical advisory... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2811 2015–16 |
Landlord-tenant provisionsRequires residential landlords to notify prospective tenants as to whether "comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports" will be accepted, and defines this and other related terms. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2812 2015–16 |
Aggravated theft or robberyExpands the list of aggravating circumstances that a court may consider when imposing an exceptional sentence above the standard sentencing range to include Theft and Burglary offenses that occur during a state of emergency... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2813 2015–16 |
Mobile home landlord-tenantRevises the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act with regard to rental agreement terms and content. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2814 2015–16 |
Areas for shooting/GMARevises growth management act provisions to include as an accessory use on certain lands, indoor or outdoor facilities providing an area with targets for controlled practice of shooting. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2816 2015–16 |
Trans. benefit district taxIncreases the maximum sales and use tax rate that can be imposed by a transportation benefit district after voter approval from 0.2 percent to 0.6 percent. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2817 2015–16 |
Corrections ombuds, creatingCreates the Office of the Corrections Ombuds (Ombuds Office) to monitor conditions of correctional facilities and the rights of inmates. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2818 2015–16 |
Covering of loads on highwayModifies requirements for vehicles operating on a paved public highway with a speed limit of more than thirty-five miles per hour with a load of dirt, sand, rocks, or gravel susceptible to being dropped, spilled, leaked, or... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2819 2015–16 |
Dental licensure/residencyRequires the state dental quality assurance commission to accept, in lieu of the practical examination, proof that a dental license applicant has satisfactorily completed a general practice residency or an advanced education... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2820 2015–16 |
Comm. & tech. college accessCreates the Washington Promise Program (Promise) to provide free community or technical college (CTC) tuition and fees to eligible students enrolled in an eligible program. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2821 2015–16 |
Vehicle reports of saleReduces the amount of time for notifying the department of licensing, or other agent, of a report of sale of a vehicle. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2822 2015–16 |
Underservd grps/I-200 repealRepeals Initiative 200 (1998), which prohibits discrimination or preferential treatment in public education, employment, or contracting based on specified factors, including race and sex. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2823 2015–16 |
School violence reportsEstablishes the Students Protecting Students Program (Program) within the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to provide students and the community statewide with the means to relay information... | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2824 2015–16 |
Public school ed. successAddresses charter public schools, educational programs that are not in common schools, and student health and readiness. Makes appropriations. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2825 2015–16 |
Disabled student servicesRequires 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. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2826 2015–16 |
Energy strategy documentRemoves requirements for preparing the state energy strategy from the duties of the Department of Commerce State Energy Office. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2827 2015–16 |
Fuel mix disclosureRepeals outdated fuel mix disclosure requirements while retaining the basic requirement that electric utilities provide fuel mix information to their customers at least once per year. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2828 2015–16 |
Potentially unstable slopesProvides the forest practices board with the initial and direct authority to make forest practices rule changes to decrease public safety risks from potentially unstable slopes. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2829 2015–16 |
Collective bargainingRequires certain collective bargaining sessions involving contract negotiations to be open to the public. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2830 2015–16 |
Fiscal notes & impact stmntsEstablishes dynamic fiscal impact statements as part of the fiscal note process, subject to specified conditions, including submission of a request 60 days in advance of the legislative session. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2832 2015–16 |
Physician limited licensesAllows the Medical Quality Assurance Commission to grant full licenses to holders of limited teaching-research licenses. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2833 2015–16 |
Educational grant programRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to the appropriation of specific funding, to establish a temporary competitive grant program to award grants to school districts for the promotion of... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2834 2015–16 |
Homeless youthAllows the Department of Social and Health Services to share certain child welfare records with the Department of Commerce for purposes of meeting the service needs of youth admitted to Crisis Residential Centers or HOPE... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2835 2015–16 |
Purple card information sys.Requires the Department of Social and Health Services to utilize the structure of the state Alzheimer's plan to address the creation and promotion of voluntary information systems to help the community accommodate and interact... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |