All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5899 2015–16 |
Small loansCreates a new small consumer installment loan regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5900 2015–16 |
The homeless/religious orgsWith respect to the efforts of a church to provide housing or shelter to homeless persons, counties, cities, and towns, are prohibited from limiting a religious organization's: availability to host a rotating, established tent... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5901 2015–16 |
Headlight use requirementsChanges requirements for head lamps. Requires motor vehicles, offered for sale in this state, manufactured after January 1, 2018, to be equipped with daytime running head lamps. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5902 2015–16 |
DOT surplus property, salePlaces a time limit on the department of transportation to sell real property owned by the state and under the jurisdiction of the department that is no longer required for transportation purposes or highway purposes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5903 2015–16 |
Marijuana selling methodsAuthorizes a licensed marijuana retailer to use a vending machine for the retail sale of marijuana products within the licensed premises, but conditioned upon: (a) approval by the Liquor Control Board; and (b) compliance with... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5904 2015–16 |
Forest derived biomassThe B&O tax credit of $5 per harvested ton of forest derived biomass sold, transferred, or used for production of electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel is extended to June 30, 2025. A harvester may apply unused credits against... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5905 2015–16 |
Special education servicesSEAC is formally established in state law to help facilitate the provision of special education and related services to meet the unique needs of special education students. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5906 2015–16 |
Fire protection authoritiesThe continued imposition of a benefit charge is subject to voter approval by a simple majority of the voters living within the jurisdiction of the RFA. The public hearing required before an election authorizing the imposition... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5907 2015–16 |
School technology tax exemA tax exemption is created for technology sold to or used in public schools. Types of technology to which the exemption applies are listed and include, but are not limited to, the following: computers and printers; projectors,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5908 2015–16 |
Student restraint, isolation(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Prohibits schools from physically restraining or isolating a student except when the student's behavior poses an imminent likelihood of serious harm to that student or another person.... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5909 2015–16 |
Health care access and eduAll state operating funds and capital facilities provided to WSU for the operations of the five-state WWAMI program must be transferred to UW by July 1, 2015. Subject to this transfer, UW must maintain a medical student class... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5910 2015–16 |
Engineering fundmentals examAuthorizes the state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors to waive the first stage of the fundamentals of engineering examination for an applicant requesting a waiver who has met the educational,... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5911 2015–16 |
Veterans' preferencesAddresses veterans' preferences with regard to veterans who voluntarily retire with at least twenty years of active military service. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5912 2015–16 |
State contracting & bondingBrings contracting provisions into compliance with federal law as it relates to small works bonding requirements. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5913 2015–16 |
From PERS to PSERSProvides options during an election period for certain employees who previously had the option to remain in the public employees' retirement system or transfer to the public safety employees' retirement system. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5914 2015–16 |
Fireworks, regulation ofProvides that a county or city may enact an ordinance regulating fireworks that is more restrictive than state law only as to the days and hours of legal sale or use of consumer fireworks, and the types of consumer fireworks... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5915 2015–16 |
Fiscal notes & impact stmntsUpon the request of a member of the fiscal committees of the Legislature and subject to the availability of specific appropriations, OFM must prepare a dynamic fiscal impact statement that estimates the net fiscal impact of... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5916 2015–16 |
Tourism marketingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5917 2015–16 |
Cigar lounges & tobacconistsCigar Lounge and Retail Tobacconist Shop Endorsements. A tobacco products retailer licensee may apply for a special endorsement either as a cigar lounge or a retail tobacconist shop through the BLS. Applicants must pay a fee,... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5918 2015–16 |
County road vacationAddresses the vacation of a county road that abuts a body of freshwater or salt water. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5919 2015–16 |
Death with dignity decisionsRequires an attending physician to inform a patient seeking medication under the Death with Dignity Act of treatments for the purpose of cure and the purpose of extending the patient's life. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5920 2015–16 |
Initiative measure filingThe text of an initiative to the people must be filed with the Secretary of State within 20 months prior to the election at which it is to be submitted. The text of an initiative to the Legislature must be filed with the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5921 2015–16 |
Land use permit processProvides that the vested rights doctrine is not limited by statutory codification. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5922 2015–16 |
Highly capable studentsThe following changes are made. Funding. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5924 2015–16 |
Medical & behavioral healthRequires the research and data division of the department of social and health services, if a managed health care system contracts to provide integrated medical and behavioral health services in a regional service area, to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |