All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5833 2015–16 |
Assault in third degreeIncludes in the crime of assault in the third degree, assault of a utility worker, or employee of a publicly or privately owned utility company or agency, who is at the time of the act engaged in official duties. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5834 2015–16 |
Oil transportation safetyAddresses oil transportation safety. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5835 2015–16 |
Earned release timeRequires the department of corrections to recalculate the earned release date for offenders currently serving a term in a facility or institution either operated by the state or used under contract with regard to felony... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5836 2015–16 |
Drug offenses/seriousnessChanges seriousness levels for certain drug offenses. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5837 2015–16 |
School mgmt and performanceBeginning in the 2015-16 school year, school districts with at least 1000 students must implement Lean management and Baldrige performance excellence principles. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5838 2015–16 |
Mutual insurersA domestic mutual insurer may not redomesticate to another state. A domestic mutual insurer may: convert to a domestic stock insurer and distribute ownership equities to policyholders as provided by this title; and as a... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5839 2015–16 |
Offenses prior to 18 yrs oldDOC must supervise any offender who is released by the ISRB and who was sentenced to community custody or subject to community custody under the terms of release. DOC may release offenders from confinement when their release... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5840 2015–16 |
Emer medical transportationRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to implement a certified public expenditure program to fund supplemental payments for public ground emergency medical transportation (GEMT) providers. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5841 2015–16 |
Tuition and fees exemptionRequires the public baccalaureate institutions to waive tuition and fees for children and surviving spouses of certain highway workers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5842 2015–16 |
Utility compliance, planningThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5844 2015–16 |
Fishing opportunities, usersWDFW must conserve fish and wildlife resources in a manner that optimizes the economic value of the state's fishery resources. WDFW must, when making fisheries management determinations and setting fishing seasons, maximize... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5845 2015–16 |
Household appliancesLicensed HVAC/refrigeration specialty electricians and appliance repair specialty electricians working for an electrical contractor do not need a plumbing certificate to perform plumbing work incidental to the like-in-kind... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5846 2015–16 |
Plumbing & electrical codesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5847 2015–16 |
Contractor registrationThe provision including an owner in the contractor definition if the owner offers to sell improved property without occupying or using it for more than one year is modified. A person is not a contractor under this provision if... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5848 2015–16 |
Marijuana agreemnts w/tribesThe Governor is authorized to enter into agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes concerning marijuana. Such agreements may address any marijuana-related issue that involves both state and tribal interests or... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5849 2015–16 |
Ethics defense trust fundsA state officer may establish an ethics defense trust fund for legal defense costs associated with an ethics complaint about the state officer's official duties. Official duties include any tasks or actions related to carrying... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5850 2015–16 |
Student restraint, isolationInstead of OSPI establishing criteria for the use of aversive interventions for students with disabilities, OSPI must establish criteria for the use of positive behavior interventions. Definitions. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5852 2015–16 |
Behavioral rehab servicesDSHS must, within appropriated funds, dedicate $69.6 million GF-S and $50.4 million GF-federal for the 2015-17 biennium solely for behavioral rehabilitation services. Rates for this biennium must be increased no less than... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5853 2015–16 |
County treasurersCounty treasurers are Washington State constitutional officers that serve as the local treasury authority. County treasurers represent the state of Washington, the individual counties that the treasurers serve, and are the ex... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5854 2015–16 |
Coll. bargaining agreementsPublic employers must submit digital copies of their collective bargaining agreements to the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) within 30 days of the effective date of the agreement. PERC must maintain a website... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5855 2015–16 |
State highway projct permitsRequires the department of transportation to: (1) For state highway projects, follow the same expedited permitting process that applied to the Interstate 5 Skagit river bridge replacement project; and (2) Grant or reject a... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5856 2015–16 |
College bound scholarshipThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must establish a competitive grant program to provide grants to high-quality, evidence-based outreach programs that offer support services for CBS students. OSPI must... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5858 2015–16 |
Cannabis & econ devel comm.A temporary State Cannabis Industry and Economic Development Committee is established to coordinate activities and monitor new developments, address evolving issues, submit policy recommendations, and as needed, make... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5859 2015–16 |
School constructionThe state funding assistance percentage is changed from 20 to 30 percent. The omnibus appropriations act must identify the state construction cost allowance for school districts. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5860 2015–16 |
Homeowners' associationsUnless waived by owner vote, HOAs with annual assessments of $100,000 or more must have their financial statements audited at least annually by an independent certified public accountant. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |