All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5429 2015–16 |
License plate feesChanges the process for determining license plate fees. Provides that the department of licensing is not required to purchase license plates from inmate work programs. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5430 2015–16 |
Energy independence actAdding Excess Conservation as an Eligible Renewable Resource Under I-937. Conservation above that which is considered cost effective under Power Council methodologies is an eligible renewable resource. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5431 2015–16 |
Synthetic plastic microbeadsProhibits manufacturing of a personal care product, except for an over-the-counter drug, that contains synthetic plastic microbeads. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5432 2015–16 |
Retail store carryout bagsProhibits an owner or operator of a retail store from providing a carryout bag to a consumer unless the carryout bag is a compostable plastic carryout bag, a recyclable paper carryout bag, or a reusable carryout bag. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5434 2015–16 |
Cannabimimetics, syntheticPlaces certain synthetic cannabimimetics into schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5436 2015–16 |
Aging & disability jnt comm.Establishes the Joint Legislative Executive Committee on Aging and Disability to identify strategic actions to prepare for the aging of the population in Washington. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5437 2015–16 |
Breakfast after the bell(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Administer one-time start-up allocation grants of up to six thousand dollars to each high-needs school implementing a... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5439 2015–16 |
Delinquent property taxesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Brian Dansel (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5440 2015–16 |
Certif counselors & advisorsModifies provisions relating to the scope of practice for certified counselors and certified advisers. | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5442 2015–16 |
Cmty econ revit. brd progrmsChanges median hourly wage application requirements for Community Economic Revitalization Board project funding. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5443 2015–16 |
Provider comp. disclosureThe information that health plans must provide to potential purchasers is modified to include information on incentive payments for the prescription of specific formulary and non-formulary medications. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5444 2015–16 |
Electr vehicle infrastr bankAn electric vehicle infrastructure bank is created. The purpose of the bank is to provide financial assistance for the installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations in Washington. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5445 2015–16 |
Alt. fuel vehicle tax exemThe sales tax exemption for the sale of new and used qualifying vehicles powered exclusively by a clean alternative fuel is extended from July 1, 2015, to July 1, 2025. The sales tax exemption is capped at the first $60,000 of... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5446 2015–16 |
Electric vehicle readinessThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5447 2015–16 |
Border areas, fuel taxRevises the definition of "border area jurisdictions," for purposes of chapter 82.47 RCW (border area motor vehicle fuel and special fuel tax), to include cities and towns within twenty-five miles of an international border crossing. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5449 2015–16 |
Appeals court tax divisionThe newly created statewide Tax Appeal Division of the Court of Appeals (Tax Appeal Division) hears appeals of excise taxes, property taxes, estate taxes, and adverse rulings from a tax authority or adverse rulings from the... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5450 2015–16 |
Marijuana businessesIn addition to the existing limitations, LCB may not issue a marijuana producer, processor, or retailer license for any premises located within 1000 feet of: (1) a licensed chemical dependency program; (2) church; or (3) other... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5451 2015–16 |
Vocational rehabilitationMakes permanent the provisions of the vocational rehabilitation pilot program, with some changes. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5452 2015–16 |
Early care & education systmRequires the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to provide a foundation of quality through the Early Achievers program for early learning and licensed child care programs. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5453 2015–16 |
Extended stay recovery ctrsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5454 2015–16 |
Laser keratomileusis surgeryAny physician or osteopathic physician who performs LASIK surgery must report any patient infection caused or likely to have been caused as a consequence to the LASIK procedure to DOH. DOH must publish a report on their... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5455 2015–16 |
Basic firefighter trainingObligates the Director of Fire Protection to develop and adopt a plan for the Washington State Patrol's Fire Training Academy (Academy) to deliver basic firefighter training and testing to all public firefighting agencies in the state. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5456 2015–16 |
Ticket sales over internetA person may not use or sell software to circumvent, thwart, interfere with, or evade a security measure, access control system, or other control or measure on a ticket seller's Internet website. A ticket seller is generally a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5457 2015–16 |
Firefighting apparatusThe overall length of a firefighting apparatus that may operate without obtaining a permit is increased from 50 ft to 65 ft. A maximum weight limit for single drive axels is set at 31,000 pounds. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5459 2015–16 |
Family & medical leave insurAllows workers to care for family members with a serious health condition or to recover from their own serious health condition. Expands duties of the employment security department. Requires each employer, for each... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |