All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5680 2015–16 |
Family medicine residenciesRequires the department of health to conduct a performance audit and evaluation of the family medicine residency programs created in chapter 70.112 RCW. Requires the schools of medicine to coordinate with the office of student... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5682 2015–16 |
ARNPs/signing documentationAuthorizes an advanced registered nurse practitioner to sign and attest to certain required documentation that a physician may sign, so long as it is within his or her scope of practice. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5683 2015–16 |
Small securities offeringsDFI must adopt, by rule, a short-form registration form to be used for a crowdfunding offer of securities, substantially similar to that already established in law. The form must provide an alternative path to registration... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5684 2015–16 |
Flame retardantsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5685 2015–16 |
Supreme crt election distr'sThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5686 2015–16 |
Adjudicative proceedingsFor most APA adjudicative proceedings, the presiding officer must be an administrative law judge from the Office of Administrative Hearings. The administrative law judge takes testimony and makes the final decision unless... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5687 2015–16 |
Detention standardsThe requirement of imminence is removed from emergency detention statutes under the ITA, Juvenile ITA, and integrated crisis response chapters of the Revised Code of Washington, by striking the word "imminent" from the phrases... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5688 2015–16 |
Student skillsRequires certain departments within the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to convene a work group to recommend: benchmarks for developmentally appropriate interpersonal and decision-making knowledge and skills... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5690 2015–16 |
Learning assistance programThe requirement that OSPI approve any community-based organization or local agency before LAP funds can be expended is removed. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5691 2015–16 |
Senior citizens, property txThe maximum income thresholds to qualify for the exemption program are increased by $5,000 as follows: If the income level is $35,001 to $40,000 all excess levies are exempt; If the income level is $30,001 to $35,000 all... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5694 2015–16 |
Nuisance abatementAuthorizes cities and towns to levy a special assessment against property for the expense of abating a nuisance that threatens health or safety. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5695 2015–16 |
Abuse-deterrent opioid drugsRequires health plans that include coverage for prescription drugs to also provide coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs as preferred drugs on their formulary, preferred drug list, or other lists of similar construct. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5696 2015–16 |
Railroad employee work hoursRegulates the hours of service for yardmasters. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5697 2015–16 |
Crew size on certain trainsThe following minimum crew size requirements apply: Common carriers transporting freight or passengers must operate all trains and switching assignments over its roads with no fewer than two qualified crew members; Railroad... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5698 2015–16 |
Food processing tax prefsThe B&O tax exemptions for food processors are extended from July 1, 2015, to July 1, 2025. A tax preference performance statement is included. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5699 2015–16 |
Capital gains excise taxProvides funding for the education legacy trust account. Imposes a tax on individuals for the privilege of: (1) Selling or exchanging long-term capital assets; or (2) Receiving Washington capital gains. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5700 2015–16 |
Biofuel, etc., tax prefsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5701 2015–16 |
Composite manufacturing, etcManufacturers and wholesalers of carbon fiber, carbon fiber composites, or carbon fiber composite products are eligible for a B&O tax credit equal to 40 percent of their B&O taxes due. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5702 2015–16 |
Wax & ceramic to make moldsProvides permanent tax relief for wax and ceramic materials used to create molds during the process of creating ferrous and nonferrous investment castings used in industrial applications. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5703 2015–16 |
PSERS/offender nursing careRevises the following definitions for purposes of the public safety employees' retirement system: (1) "Employer" to include the department of veterans affairs and the department of social and health services; and (2) "Member"... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5704 2015–16 |
Financial responsibility prgThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) must establish a random sampling program to test up to 3 percent of the population of vehicles to ensure that they carry the appropriate insurance coverage or otherwise meet the... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5705 2015–16 |
Mineral prospecting & miningRequires the Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish and maintain an advisory committee that represents the interests of small scale mineral prospectors and miners. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5706 2015–16 |
Nonprofit fair associationsExtends, until 2024, the property tax exemption for certain nonprofit fair associations. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5707 2015–16 |
Prevailing wage requirementsPublic works and public building service maintenance contracts of cities, with a population of 10,000 or less, are exempt from the requirement to pay prevailing wages. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5708 2015–16 |
Nonprofit fair associations(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Makes the property tax exemption permanent for nonprofit fairs that obtained a majority of their property from a city or county between 1995 and 1998. Requires the collection of leasehold... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |