All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2932 2015–16 |
State building code alts.Modifies provisions of the State Building Code Act (Act): (1) to allow an amendment adopted by a county or city that affects single family or multifamily residential buildings to be effective without obtaining the approval of... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2933 2015–16 |
Small works rostersIncreases the project cost threshold for small works roster projects from $300,000 to $400,000. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2934 2015–16 |
Rail transport. task forceCreates the legislative task force for rail transportation in Washington state. Requires the task force to develop recommendations that include a short-term action plan and a long-term action plan for the legislature to... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2935 2015–16 |
Gender seg. facility rulesRequires the human rights commission to repeal WAC 162-32-060 (gender-segregated facilities). Prohibits the human rights commission from initiating a rule-making procedure that involves the subject of gender-segregated facilities. | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2936 2015–16 |
Public investmentsEliminates provisions authorizing the State of Washington or any local government to invest in any manner that is authorized for the state or other local governments. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2937 2015–16 |
Discover pass purchasingEncourages the department of licensing, county auditors or other agents, or subagents appointed by the director of the department of licensing to ask a vehicle owner who registers a vehicle whether he or she would like to... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2939 2015–16 |
Newborn safe surrender info.Requires the department of social and health services to collect and compile information concerning: (1) The number and medical condition of newborns transferred by the parent to a qualified person after the effective date of... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2940 2015–16 |
Voyeurism in the 2nd degreeCreates the crime of voyeurism in the second degree. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2941 2015–16 |
School bathroomsRequires schools to provide toilets and restroom facilities for each sex with no disparities based on sex. Authorizes schools to provide a gender-neutral single occupant bathroom to accommodate a student's privacy concerns. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2942 2015–16 |
Nonresident CDLsAuthorizes the Department of Licensing (DOL) to issue a non-domiciled Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) to a non-resident domiciled in a foreign country if that person provides valid... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2943 2015–16 |
Obsolete provisions/commerceRepeals the June 30, 2016 expiration date for several components of the Energy Freedom Program, including the requirement to deposit moneys from three program-related accounts into the State General Fund on the expiration date. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2944 2015–16 |
Psychotropic meds/childrenRequires each school district board of directors to adopt a policy that prohibits school staff from denying a student access to programs or services because the parent or guardian of the student has refused to place the... | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2945 2015–16 |
Growth management act reviewCreates the Legislative Task Force on the Growth Management Act (GMA Task Force) to review the Growth Management Act (GMA) and provide recommendations, if any, for modifications of the GMA that will help ensure that... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2946 2015–16 |
Mobile home park closuresRequires a written rental agreement for a manufactured/mobile home space tenancy to contain: (1) A covenant by the landlord that, except for acts or events beyond the control of the landlord, the mobile home park will not be... | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2947 2015–16 |
OSPI elimination/dept of edEliminates the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education and establishes in their place a state Department of Education. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2948 2015–16 |
Career and college readinessEstablishes the career and college-ready lighthouse pilot project, subject to a specific appropriation, to provide an opportunity for students to explore and understand a wide range of career opportunities through applied... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2949 2015–16 |
Voter party affiliationAuthorizes a major political party to, under national or state party rules, base the allocation of delegates from this state to the national nominating convention of that party in whole or in part on the results of the... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2950 2015–16 |
Motorcycle paraphernaliaAddresses the right to be free from discrimination, under the civil rights act, with regard to wearing motorcycle-related or motorcycle club-related paraphernalia. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2951 2015–16 |
Firearms & ammo in vehiclesProhibits a business, commercial enterprise, or employer from establishing, maintaining, or enforcing a policy or rule that prohibits a person from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition in a privately owned motor... | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2952 2015–16 |
Instream flow rulesRequires the state institute for public policy to, either directly or through contract with a third party with expertise in economic analysis, produce a report to the legislature that estimates the loss in value of private... | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2953 2015–16 |
Public employees/pub. worksProhibits a first-class city from having public employees perform a public works project: (1) In excess of one hundred fifty thousand dollars if more than a single craft or trade is involved with the public works project; or... | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2954 2015–16 |
Manufactured home salesDirects the Department of Commerce to report on consumer protections related to the sale and financing of manufactured homes by January 2017. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2955 2015–16 |
Free to finish college prog.Creates the Washington Free to Finish College program (Program), which offers grant awards to cover the cost of tuition and fees for eligible students who are 15 credits or less away from completing a postsecondary education... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2956 2015–16 |
Technology in transportationCreates a task force on information technology (IT) in transportation, which is charged with assisting policymakers, businesses, and the public to prepare for and develop a transportation system that accommodates an array of... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2957 2015–16 |
Juvenile custody & placementRevises the juvenile justice act with regard to the custody and placement of juveniles. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |