All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6323 2015–16 |
Domestic insurer acquisitionNo person, other than the issuer, may make an offer to acquire or enter into any agreement to acquire control of a domestic insurer, incorporated as a nonprofit, if the person would directly or indirectly be in control of the... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6324 2015–16 |
Spirits & wine pref. pricingA manufacturer of liquor, distillery, brewery, or domestic winery offering a different price to on-premises retailers than the price offered to off-premises retailers is lawful, so long as the price offered to an on-premises... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6330 2015–16 |
Lien recording fee exemptionDocuments recording a special purpose district lien for delinquent utility service charges or satisfaction of a lien are exempt from the homeless housing and assistance surcharge. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6331 2015–16 |
State patrol officersThe monthly minimum salaries are eliminated and replaced with a provision that states that monthly salary and benefits paid to an officer of WSP must be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies within the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6332 2015–16 |
Teacher shortageIncreases the state salary allocation to school districts for beginning teachers. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6333 2015–16 |
Fantasy sports contestsFantasy competitions are considered games of skill and not gambling for purposes of the Gambling Act. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6334 2015–16 |
GMA/rail dependent usesAdds definitions of "freight rail dependent uses" and "short line railroad" to the Growth Management Act, and provides that the terms "rural development" and "rural character" include railroad tracks and freight rail dependent uses. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6335 2015–16 |
Nursing facility case mixDSHS must use the 57-group index maximizing model for the RUG tool. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6336 2015–16 |
Health provider credentialsRequires the insurance commissioner to use the uniform electronic process created by RCW 48.165.035 as a database that manages health care providers' credentialing information and makes the information available to health... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6339 2015–16 |
Advisory measure recountsStatewide advisory votes are exempted from recount requirements. The Secretary of State may not direct a recount for any statewide advisory vote. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6340 2015–16 |
Voter preregistrationA person who is at least 17 years of age and who meets all other voter registration requirements may preregister to vote electronically, by mail, or at a DOL licensing facility. The name of a person who preregisters to vote is... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6343 2015–16 |
Dairy farm nutrient usesAuthorizes the Washington Dairy Products Commission to conduct research and education related to the economic uses of nutrients produced by dairy farms. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6344 2015–16 |
Seed act arbitrationAll provisions relating to arbitration are repealed. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6346 2015–16 |
Beer tasting event permitBeer manufacturers may apply to the LCB for a special permit to taste and sell beer of their own production. The permit allows for the service and consumption at private, invitation-only gatherings held in a public place or business. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6347 2015–16 |
Forest fire preventionThe definition for unimproved lands is amended to mean lands occupied by shrub-steppe vegetation and forest lands devoted primarily to production of livestock or agricultural commodities for commercial purposes. Unimproved... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6348 2015–16 |
Existing county statutesAnnual Inventory Statement of the County. Provisions governing the annual statement of capitalized assets prepared by the board of county commissioners are modified. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6350 2015–16 |
Motor vehicle prop. offensesIncreases the seriousness level for several motor vehicle-related offenses on the person's third and subsequent offense. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6351 2015–16 |
Firearms/public placesAuthorizes cities, towns, counties, and other municipalities to enact laws and ordinances restricting the possession of firearms in any designated public park space and recreational facilities. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6352 2015–16 |
Extreme risk protect. ordersEstablishes extreme risk protection orders to temporarily prevent an individual from possessing, accessing, or purchasing firearms while that individual poses a significant danger of harm. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6353 2015–16 |
School levy lid revs./delayThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6355 2015–16 |
High-technology researchA research and development B&O tax credit and sales tax deferral program are created, effective January 1, 2017, and expiring January 1, 2026. A business whose qualified R&D spending exceeds 0.92 percent of the business's... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6357 2015–16 |
Vehicle maximum gross weightThe bill provides clarification on how the maximum gross loads in the weight chart are calculated, and includes the Bridge Gross Weight Formula. The weight chart is updated with weight limits for vehicle configurations that... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6359 2015–16 |
Advertising activity moneysWSDOT may sell commercial advertising on department web sites and social media. Additionally, WSDOT may sell a version of its mobile application(s) to users who desire to have no advertisements. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6361 2015–16 |
Electronic legal materialWashington's Constitution, session laws, the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), rules published in the Washington State Register (WSR), and state agency rules having the force and... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6362 2015–16 |
Tribal cultural resourcesTribal cultural resources are added as a protected resource under the FPA. Specifically, tribal cultural resources are added to the following provisions: to afford protection to forest soils, public resources, and cultural... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |