All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5003 2015–16 |
Rec. marijuana, sales taxesRevises recreational marijuana provisions relating to: (1) Increasing taxes payable on sales by licensed recreational marijuana producers, processors, and retailers; (2) Collection and remittance of trust fund taxes by a... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5005 2015–16 |
Grandparent visitationAddresses the visitation rights of a grandparent. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5006 2015–16 |
Nonparent responsibilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes the termination of legal responsibilities of a nonparent if genetic testing shows that a man is not the genetic father of a child. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5007 2015–16 |
Employment agenciesThe Employment Agency Act is repealed. References to regulation of employment agencies are removed from other statutes. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5008 2015–16 |
Beverage containersBeer or other malt beverages are not included in the definition of the term beverage. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5009 2015–16 |
Self-service storageDelivery of Notices. The owner may send the preliminary lien notice to an occupant by email. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5010 2015–16 |
Health professional programThe amount of $4 million is appropriated to the Scholarship fund for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2016, from the state general fund. The amount of $4 million is appropriated to the Scholarship fund for the fiscal year... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5012 2015–16 |
Industrial hempLegalizes industrial hemp and removes it from coverage under the state Controlled Substances Act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5013 2015–16 |
Designated agricultural landDesignation as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance does not prohibit the following: uses compatible with future agricultural uses; or the exchange or sale of state forest land or state trust land for use at... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5014 2015–16 |
Water banking best practicesRequires all water bank sponsors operating in the Yakima River Basin to report a schedule of charges to the Department of Ecology. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5016 2015–16 |
Water resources/agency landsWithin existing appropriations, State Parks, WDFW, and DNR must maintain an inventory of water rights appurtenant to lands purchased by their agencies, and at least once per year review and record whether all or a portion of... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5017 2015–16 |
Honey bee products, servicesThe definitions of agricultural product and farmer are amended to include apiarists and honey bee products. Therefore, the tax exemptions provided to agricultural products and farmers are extended to apiarists and honey bee... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5018 2015–16 |
Water, underground storageProvides that underground artificial storage and recovery projects meeting certain standards are deemed to comply with state water quality standards for groundwater. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5019 2015–16 |
Ag labor skills and safetyThe Legislature recognizes that providing skills and safety training for agricultural workers helps ensure worker success and safety and benefits Washington’s agricultural industry. Subject to the availability of amounts... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5020 2015–16 |
Continuity of operationsRequires state agencies to develop a Continuity of Operations Plan that is updated and exercised annually. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5021 2015–16 |
Cadmium/children's jewelryChildren's jewelry is excepted from the 40 ppm cadmium standard for children's products. Children's jewelry must meet the ASTM F-2923-14 standards as approved on October 1, 2014. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5022 2015–16 |
Water facility fee immunityProvides limited liability protection to cities, towns, and counties for unintentional injuries to users of moorage facilities unless the injuries result from a known dangerous artificial latent condition for which warning... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5025 2015–16 |
Quick title service feesChanges the fee distribution, if the quick title is for a vehicle and is processed by a subagent, from $25 being distributed to the county auditor to $12.50 being distributed to the county auditor, and $12.50 being retained by... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5026 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Declares an intent to clarify that, in this state, barrier-free access to birth control remains a fundamental right and that discriminating against women through limitations on... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5028 2015–16 |
Assisted living facilitiesAuthorizes assisted living facilities with a designation from the Department of Social and Health Services to provide continuing nursing services to residents who need the frequent presence and evaluation of a registered nurse. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5033 2015–16 |
Sexually violent predatorsIn each annual report completed by DSHS, the evaluator must indicate whether the committed person participated in the interview and examination. On request of the committed person, DSHS must audio record the annual review... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5034 2015–16 |
Occupational therapistsTreatment by an OT of a medical case may take place upon the referral of optometrists. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5036 2015–16 |
Body armorA procedure is established for determining whether the accused or accomplice was armed with a firearm or deadly weapon at the time of the offense while wearing body armor. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5037 2015–16 |
Organized retail theftExpands the crime of Organized Retail Theft to include circumstances where a person commits the crime with the aid of six accomplices and makes or receives an electronic communication in the planning or commission of the theft. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5038 2015–16 |
Service member towing costsProvides immunity from liability for service members, under certain circumstances, with regard to removing, storing, and disposal of his or her abandoned vehicle. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |