Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Litzow
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5993 2015–16 |
Public works contracts, projProvides that the apprentice utilization requirement for Department of Transportation public works applies to projects estimated to cost $3 million or more, rather than $2 million or more, for five years beginning July 1, 2015. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 14, 2015 |
| SB 5954 2015–16 |
Reducing tuitionProvides that for the 2015-16 academic year, the tuition operating fees for resident undergraduate students (RUGs) at all public institutions of higher education must be 5 percent less than the 2014-15 academic year tuition... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5992 2015–16 |
Ferry vessel constructionRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation to use design-build procurement in acquiring new ferry vessels. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5994 2015–16 |
State trans project permitsRequires cities, towns, and counties to issue permits to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for transportation projects that cost less than $500 million within 90 days of the completion of the permit... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5995 2015–16 |
Mobility/trans system goalIncludes congestion relief and improved freight mobility in the definition of the existing transportation system policy goal of mobility. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5996 2015–16 |
DOT transportation projectsDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to continue using the multiagency permit program and places various requirements upon the staff and the program. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 17, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5997 2015–16 |
Trans project deliveryAuthorizes and strongly encourages the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to use design-build contracting for projects over $2 million. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 6096 2015–16 |
Cancer researchThe cancer research endowment authority (Authority) is created. The Authority has general powers. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5317 2015–16 |
Autism & developmntal delaysRequires that medical assistance programs cover universal screening and provider payments for autism and developmental delays, as recommended by the Bright Futures Guidelines and to the extent funds are available. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5419 2015–16 |
Student user privacyRequires school service providers to follow certain requirements related to: | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5481 2015–16 |
Tolling customer serviceRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to contact prepaid electronic toll account holders to inform such holders of unpaid tolls, unless the customer has declined such contacts. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5631 2015–16 |
Domestic violence victimsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish minimum standards for community-based domestic violence programs and emergency shelter programs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5893 2015–16 |
Amateur athletes/nonemployeeSpecifies that "employee" as defined under the Minimum Wage Act and the Industrial Welfare Act does not include certain individuals who play for junior ice hockey leagues meeting specific criteria. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5471 2015–16 |
Insurance/electronic delivryPermits insurers to provide electronic notifications and documents to applicants, policyholders, and other recipients. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5564 2015–16 |
Juvenile records and finesAllows courts to seal juvenile records if the person has paid the full amount of restitution owing to the individual victim named in the restitution order. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 265, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5843 2015–16 |
Outdoor recreationProvides the additional consideration of programs that utilize veterans for at least 50 percent of their program implementation or administration for the Director of the State Parks and Recreation Commission to consider when... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2015 |
May 13, 2015 |
| SB 5740 2015–16 |
Extended foster careExpands eligibility for extended foster care services to youth who are unable to participate in any of the four qualifying activities due to a documented medical condition. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5163 2015–16 |
Students/military familiesRequires school districts to report data on students from military families. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5202 2015–16 |
Financial education prtnrshpAdds the State Treasurer as a member of the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (Partnership) and provides that teachers who are members of the Partnership be reimbursed for travel expenses and allowed to attend... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5433 2015–16 |
Tribal history, culture, etcRequires, rather than encourages, school districts to incorporate the history, culture, and government of the nearest federally recognized Indian tribe(s) into the social studies curriculum. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5679 2015–16 |
Special education studentsRequires that transition services be addressed in a transition plan in the Individualized Education Program of a student with disabilities when educationally and developmentally appropriate. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5518 2015–16 |
Campus sexual violenceProhibits the institutions of higher education from establishing different disciplinary processes for a matter of sexual violence on the same campus, based on the status or characteristics of the student involved. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5933 2015–16 |
Human trafficking laws progrRequires the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy to establish a statewide training program on human trafficking laws for criminal justice personnel and to provide a biennial report to the Legislature on the program. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5083 2015–16 |
Sudden cardiac arrestProvides that school districts must require a private nonprofit youth program to provide a statement of compliance with policies for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) awareness, in order to maintain immunity from liability for... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5294 2015–16 |
School library & tech progsChanges the name of School Library Media Programs to School Library Information and Technology Programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |