All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6161 2015–16 |
Basic ed./caseload forecastThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6163 2015–16 |
District charter schoolsAmends or repeals the Initiative 1240 provisions to address the Court's concerns of non-common school status and funding source by authorizing school districts to create district charter schools within the district. District... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6164 2015–16 |
Youthful offenders/vacatingModifies provisions regarding the vacating of records of convictions for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6167 2015–16 |
Health care provider comp.Allows certain health care provider compensation exhibits to remain confidential to maintain efficient review and approval of health care plans by the insurance commissioner and to foster innovation in the Washington health... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6168 2015–16 |
Drainage ditches/habitatWithin the definition of critical areas, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas do not include artificial features or constructs, including irrigation delivery systems, irrigation infrastructure, irrigation canals, or... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6169 2015–16 |
Easements in tax forclosuresWhen there is a foreclosure of property for failure to pay property taxes, the foreclosed property is subject to easements that are established of record. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6172 2015–16 |
Clean water act/prelim certsRequires the department of ecology, when it reviews a project for certification under section 401 of the federal clean water act, to issue a preliminary version of the certification no later than thirty days after receiving a... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6173 2015–16 |
Greenhouse gas limitsThe Department of Ecology (Ecology) may not adopt any rule or policy establishing a statewide limit, cap, or standard, to control the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions occurring during a period of time, unless it is... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6174 2015–16 |
Ballot titles/initiativesAny initiative to the people filed with the Secretary of State beginning January 1, 2016 that imposes any tax, fee, or charge, from any source, and in any amount, must be given a ballot title describing it as increasing taxes. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6175 2015–16 |
Watershed management actionsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6176 2015–16 |
Electric vehicle equip. feeThe UTC may include policies that allow electrical companies to establish a user fee or similar charge for electric vehicle supply equipment that is deployed for the benefit of ratepayers when considering and adopting policies... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6178 2015–16 |
Berry growers/burning wasteAuthorizes the outdoor burning of organic waste from commercial berry pruning in certain areas where other outdoor burning is restricted. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6180 2015–16 |
Disadvantaged business cmte.Creates a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Advisory Committee within the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) with the purpose of advising the WSTC on issues and concerns from the DBE community and... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6181 2015–16 |
Massage therapistsThe titles "animal massage practitioner" and "massage practitioner" are changed to "animal massage therapist" and "massage therapist," respectively. All references in statute are updated to denote the change in title. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6182 2015–16 |
High school graduation testsDelays the use of state assessments as a graduation requirement and establishes target goals and indicators for eliminating the requirement. Provides a contingent effective date. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6183 2015–16 |
Local school district leviesSchool district levy lids will remain at 28 percent until 2020. Beginning in 2021, school district levy lids will be reduced by 1 percent per year until 2024 when the lid will be set at 24 percent for non-grandfathered school... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6184 2015–16 |
Martial arts excise taxationMartial arts activities that do not occur at a physical fitness center but instead occur at facilities not primarily used for physical fitness activities, such as a community center, school, or standalone martial arts studio,... | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6185 2015–16 |
Repealing advisory votesProvides that if a constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds legislative approval or voter approval to raise taxes and majority legislative approval for fee increases is submitted to the voters, then it is the intent of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6186 2015–16 |
Fee restrictionsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6187 2015–16 |
Pollution insurance agencyAuthorizes the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) to make grants and revolving loans to owners and operators of petroleum underground storage tanks (UST) to investigate and remediate hazardous substance releases or to... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6188 2015–16 |
Distributed generationIntent and Findings. The Legislature finds that distributed generation is an important part of a state energy strategy to increase energy independence, promote economic development, and attain environmental benefits in the... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6189 2015–16 |
Native American curriculumThere must be a one quarter or semester course in Washington State history and government or Pacific Northwest history and government in the curriculum of all teacher preparation programs. Teacher preparation programs must... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6190 2015–16 |
Schools/"redskins" termProhibits public schools from using the term Redskins for school or athletic team names, mascots, or nicknames. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6191 2015–16 |
Wastewater treatmentRequires the following to include enhanced biological nutrient removal or a combination of treatment technologies that remove at a minimum eighty percent of pharmaceutical or personal care product chemical constituents or... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6192 2015–16 |
Educational opportunity gapMakes a number of changes to student discipline law, including prohibiting certain types of suspensions and expulsions, limiting the length, and requiring policies and procedures. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |