All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5240 2015–16 |
DNA/insanity acquittalA biological sample must be collected for purposes of DNA identification analysis from every adult or juvenile individual acquitted by reason of insanity of a felony or any of the following crimes or juvenile offenses: assault... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5241 2015–16 |
Ivory and rhinoceros hornsA person is guilty of unlawful trafficking in fish, shellfish, or wildlife if a statute or rule identifies and disallows the trafficking of the species, including any species, in whole or in part, not found in a wild state in... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5242 2015–16 |
Passenger-only ferry distr'sThe governing body of a PTBA only bordering western Puget Sound with a population of more than 200,000 – currently only Kitsap Transit, may establish one or more POF districts (Districts) within the boundaries of the PTBA. The... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5243 2015–16 |
Resident'l habilitation ctrsRemoves the requirement that the Yakima Valley School (YVS) close when the census of permanent residents reaches 16 persons. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5244 2015–16 |
Tax-foreclosed propertyPrior to disposing of tax-foreclosed property, the county legislative authority gives notice to any city in which any tax foreclosed property is located within 60 days of acquiring the property. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5245 2015–16 |
Substance abuse programsDSHS may use proceeds from the marijuana excise tax for evaluation and development of programs and practices aimed at prevention or reduction of substance abuse among middle school and high school students, in addition to the... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5246 2015–16 |
Death benefits/LEOFF, WSPRSRequires the continuation of life-long monthly benefits for a surviving spouse of a member of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system or the state patrol retirement system. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5247 2015–16 |
Driving w/license suspendedIn addition to the factors already enumerated as a violation of driving while license suspended in the third degree, the person commits the offense if the person has been certified by the Department of Social and Health... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5248 2015–16 |
Liquor industry membersDomestic wineries, breweries, and microbreweries may also perform enhanced packaging promotions, such as bottle engravings, as part of their personal services. Domestic breweries or microbreweries may also conduct personal... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5250 2015–16 |
Arrest without warrantAuthorizes a peace officer to arrest without a warrant and take into custody a person whom the peace officer has probable cause to believe has violated any temporary order for protection granted under chapter 7.40 RCW... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5252 2015–16 |
Reg. safety, security cntrsEstablishes a pilot program that creates regional School Safety and Security Centers in three Educational Service Districts. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5253 2015–16 |
DNA work product, preservingAddresses the preservation of a DNA work product. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5254 2015–16 |
Minority & women's businessAddresses the minority and women's business enterprises account. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5255 2015–16 |
Linked deposit programOMWBE's authority to adopt rules regarding specific attributes of the Program is removed. OMWBE may adopt rules as necessary to carry out the purposes of the Program. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5256 2015–16 |
Strip searches of juvenilesIn order to strip search a juvenile who is in custody at a holding, detention, or local correctional facility, reasonable suspicion requires an individualized determination. Reasonable efforts must be made to use other... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5257 2015–16 |
Log transp./pub. utility taxThe PUT rate is permanently reduced from 1.926 percent to 1.3696 percent on the hauling of logs over public highways. The hauling of logs over private roads is subject to the B&O tax under the service and other activities... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5258 2015–16 |
Long-term care funding studyDSHS must contract for an independent feasibility study and actuarial modeling of public and private options for leveraging private resources to help individuals prepare for long-term services and supports needs. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5259 2015–16 |
Voter reg. info/res. tenantsA landlord must provide each new residential tenant with a voter registration form or a link to the electronic voter registration form on the Secretary of State's website at the time the tenant signs a lease with the landlord.... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5260 2015–16 |
Cider makers/wine c. assmntLegislative findings state that the commission's efforts are, by definition, focused on vinifera wine grape growers and producers. The Legislature finds that the cider industry requires its own unique marketing efforts and the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5261 2015–16 |
Cmty policing/W St. hospitalWestern State Hospital must enter into a contract with the city in which it is located for the provision of community policing services at the hospital and in the surrounding area. Community policing services includes, but is... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5263 2015–16 |
Common interest ownershipApplicability and General Provisions. WUCIOA is applicable to the following: (1) common interest communities (CICs), which include condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities, created after the effective date; and (2)... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5264 2015–16 |
Silver alert systemWithin existing resources, WSP must develop and implement a Silver Alert plan. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5266 2015–16 |
Criminally insane/facilitiesThe expiration date is removed from the authority granted to the Secretary of DSHS to place a person committed as criminally insane who has been determined to present an unreasonable safety risk that is not manageable in a... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5271 2015–16 |
NFPA, bldg code council/stdsRequires the State Building Code Council (Council), instead of the Chief of the Washington State Patrol (Chief), to promulgate rules and regulations for smoke detection devices installed in dwelling units. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5272 2015–16 |
Heavy haul industr corridorsDesignates a section of State Route 128 and State Route 193 as a heavy-haul corridor. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |