All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5401 2015–16 |
Marijuana consumption infoLCB's authority to accept donations or grants is expanded to include the additional purpose of improving public awareness of the health risks associated with the use of marijuana. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5402 2015–16 |
Marijuana acquisition/adultsThe following acts constitute a misdemeanor – punishable by a sentence of up to 90 days and a fine of up to $1,000: inviting a minor into a place where marijuana is sold and allowing or helping the minor to acquire marijuana;... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5403 2015–16 |
Competency to stand trialIf during any quarter, DSHS does not perform one-third as many competency evaluations as evaluations performed by appointed experts in a particular county, DSHS must reimburse that county for its cost to appoint experts to... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5405 2015–16 |
Fed. govt owning land in WAA task force is established to study the risks, options, and benefits of transferring certain federal lands in the state to an alternative ownership. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5406 2015–16 |
Chemical action plansEstablishes the toxics reduction act. Requires the department of ecology, in consultation with the department of health, to adopt by rule a list of not more than one hundred fifty priority Washington chemicals. Requires the... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5407 2015–16 |
Instream flow rules, effectsProvides express language to specify that permit exempt wells are in no way affected by the establishment of an instream flow by the Department of Ecology (Department) unless it can be demonstrated that the particular... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5408 2015–16 |
Mistreatmnt/faith-based exemLegislative intent language is removed that a person who, in good faith, is furnished Christian Science treatment by a duly accredited Christian Science practitioner in lieu of medical care is not considered deprived of... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5409 2015–16 |
Campaign credit card useOn the day a candidate designates their campaign's treasurer, the candidate must also declare whether they will use a credit card for campaign expenditures. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5410 2015–16 |
Disabled veterans/lic platesThe disability rating to be eligible for a Disabled Veteran license plate is reduced from 100 percent to 50 percent. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5411 2015–16 |
Wheeled all-terrain vehiclesRequires any person who operates a wheeled all-terrain vehicle on a public roadway to also release counties, cities, and towns from any liability. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5412 2015–16 |
Service contracts regulationThe state insurance code is amended to provide that legal service contractors are not insurers, and legal service plans are not insurance. A legal service contractor is not engaged in the practice of law nor the business of insurance. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5413 2015–16 |
Public port district levies(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Increases the flexibility for public port districts with regard to industrial development district levies. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5414 2015–16 |
Solar energy syst/trees nearDeclaring a Private Nuisance for Certain Trees that Shade Solar Systems. A private nuisance is declared for the planting of a tree or shrub that will cast a shadow greater than 10 percent on an adjacent solar energy system... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5415 2015–16 |
Prof. educator learning daysThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5416 2015–16 |
Vessel-related transactionsStates that the existing service fee that is due on vehicle certificate of title and registration transactions is also due on vessel certificate of title and registration transactions. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5417 2015–16 |
Local govt marijuana policyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5418 2015–16 |
Cat. injured workersRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to create a pilot program under which innovative treatment and service interventions for catastrophically injured workers are compared to usual or standardized care. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5420 2015–16 |
Industrial insurnce coverageBy July 1, 2017, employers in Washington may choose to self-insure, obtain private sector industrial insurance, or purchase industrial insurance from the state fund. Private Industrial Insurance. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5421 2015–16 |
Teen summer employment wageEmployers may pay teen wages to new employees ages 14 to 19 years at the federal minimum wage rate established in section 206(a)(1) of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Teen wages can only be paid to new employees hired on... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5422 2015–16 |
Temporary teen training wageEmployers may pay teen training wages to new employees ages 16 to 19 years at 85 percent of the state or federal minimum wage, whichever is greater. Employees working under the teen training program may not be more than 10... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5423 2015–16 |
Clean car stds and programThe restriction for the Department to adopt California's emissions standards for medium-duty passenger vehicles is removed, allowing for the adoption of California's standards for medium-duty trucks. In addition the... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5425 2015–16 |
Broadband equipment tax exemCreating a Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Telecommunications Equipment and Machinery. Sales and use taxes do not apply to sales or use of qualified broadband equipment used to provide retail broadband service to underserved... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5426 2015–16 |
Liq. natural gas/ferriesDOT must issue a proposal for a design-build-finance contract to convert six state ferries from diesel to LNG propulsion. The successful bidder must be able to offer detailed design services, perform all conversion work,... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5427 2015–16 |
Highway-related constructionProvides a sales and use tax exemption for highway construction, maintenance, or improvement of facilities owned by the state, when the purchase is made with money acquired by the department of transportation from indebtedness. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5428 2015–16 |
Highway-related constructionProvides a sales and use tax exemption for highway construction, maintenance, or improvement of facilities owned by the state when the buyer provides the seller with an exemption certificate in a form and manner prescribed by... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |