All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5273 2015–16 |
Native and reclamation seedsUnless a test to determine percentage of viability is completed within 15 months prior to sale, it is unlawful to sell or transport for sale any native or reclamation seed. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5274 2015–16 |
Jnt admin rules review comm.For purposes of review by JARRC, a proposed rule includes any draft stormwater general permit issued by Ecology. If JARRC makes an adverse finding regarding of a proposed rule, it may recommend suspension of rulemaking proceedings. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5277 2015–16 |
Patronizing a prostituteIncreases Patronizing a Prostitute from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5278 2015–16 |
St agencies/legis. oversightAs OFM reviews and analyzes its inventory to decide whether objectives and measurements submitted by agencies demonstrate progress, it must also convey its conclusions to the fiscal committees of the State Legislature by... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5279 2015–16 |
Economic & revenue forecastsThe Economic and Revenue Forecast supervisor must provide estimated savings resulting from application of lean management and performance management strategies at state agencies. The official state budget outlook for state... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5281 2015–16 |
Spec'lty electrician certifsL&I must establish a nonresidential security system specialty electrician certificate. The scope of work for the specialty involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of security systems in nonresidential structures and... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5282 2015–16 |
Security systm installationsExempts the installation, repair, and maintenance of low-voltage security alarm systems in one and two-family dwellings from state electrical permit and inspection requirements. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5283 2015–16 |
Carbon pollution market progEstablishes the carbon pollution accountability act. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5284 2015–16 |
Fantasy sports contestsFantasy competitions are considered games of skill and not gambling for purposes of the Gambling Act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5285 2015–16 |
Minimum hourly wage increaseIncreases the minimum wage to twelve dollars an hour over a four-year time period. | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5286 2015–16 |
HIgher education supportThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5287 2015–16 |
Medicaid false claimsThe statutory sections that terminate the MFFCA effective June 30, 2016, and repeal the provisions of the MFFCA effective June 30, 2017, are repealed. Consequently, MFFCA will not terminate in 2016. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5289 2015–16 |
Abortion, notifying parentsA person must not perform an abortion upon a pregnant minor unless that person has given at least 48 hours' actual notice to one parent or the legal guardian of the pregnant minor. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5290 2015–16 |
Tribes/prescrip. monitoringAuthorizes law enforcement or prosecutorial officials of federally recognized tribes to access prescription monitoring data. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5291 2015–16 |
Epinephrine autoinjectorsA health care provider authorized to prescribe epinephrine may prescribe epi-pens in the name of an authorized entity or organization at or in connection with which allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present,... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5295 2015–16 |
Four-yr higher ed dashboardRequires the branch campuses of the four-year institutions to display data on the Statewide Public Four-Year Dashboard website within the Office of Financial Management. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5298 2015–16 |
Municipal waters, diversionMakes a legislative finding that it is in the overriding considerations of the public interest for the Department of Ecology to make certain uninterruptable municipal water supplies available for appropriation between river... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5301 2015–16 |
Spirits retailers/for resaleThe spirits retail license issuance fee does not apply to a spirits retail licensee for sales to a spirits retailer licensed to sell spirits for consumption on the premises, meaning sales of spirits to bars and restaurants. A... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5303 2015–16 |
Washington AIM programThe Washington academic innovation and mentoring (AIM) program is created to enable eligible entities to provide out-of-school programs for youth who are six to eighteen years of age. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5304 2015–16 |
WA state patrol officersThe monthly minimum salaries are eliminated and replaced with a provision that states that monthly salary and benefits paid to an officer of WSP must be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies within the... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5305 2015–16 |
Health coverage/WA residentsDeclares it is the intent of the legislature that all residents of this state have accessible, affordable, and comprehensive health care coverage by 2020. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5306 2015–16 |
Sick & safe employment leaveProvides employees with sick and safe leave from employment. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5308 2015–16 |
Financial reportingChanges are made to laws governing the content of F-1 statements. Reporting Modifications. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5309 2015–16 |
Public disclosure commissionSeveral changes are made to PDC operations, requirements, and duties. Performance Reports. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5312 2015–16 |
Educator retooling/programThe Retooling to Teach Mathematics and Science Conditional Scholarship Program is renamed the Educator Retooling Conditional Scholarship Program. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |