All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6482 2015–16 |
Mechanic/materialmen's liensThe amount of contractor surety bonds are increased to $24,000 for general contractors and $12,000 for specialty contractors. Lien Limited to Actual Costs. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6483 2015–16 |
Dev. disability comm. acct.Directs half of the sale proceeds, any lease revenue, and any timber sale revenue of a Residential Habilitation Center, owned by the Department of Social and Health Services, into the Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6484 2015–16 |
Victims of sex crimesRequires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, when funded, to create and operate a statewide sexual assault kit tracking system. Requires local law enforcement agencies, a sheriff and his or her deputies,... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6485 2015–16 |
Chemical dep./mental healthDOH must develop expedited education requirements for obtaining a CDP license that apply to a person who holds a license as a marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, advanced social worker, independent social... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6486 2015–16 |
Marijuana offense penaltiesAddresses the possession and delivery of useable marijuana, marijuana-infused products, and marijuana concentrates. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6487 2015–16 |
Use of force in self-defenseProvides that homicide is justifiable when committed in the event the slayer had a reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm to himself, herself, or another person in a dwelling, residence, other place of... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6488 2015–16 |
HCA federal innov. waiverRequires the Health Care Authority to apply for a federal waiver to integrate certain employer health care arrangements with individual market policies. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6489 2015–16 |
Fire suppression volunteersDNR must compile and maintain a list of qualified wildland fire suppression volunteers. To be listed, volunteers must have adequate training and qualifications, often referred to as "red cards" or "blue cards". DNR must share... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6490 2015–16 |
Fire suppression methodologyBy December 31, 2016, DNR must report to the Legislature with the following information: a list of the types of long-term fire retardants, foams, and gels used by DNR; the criteria used in determining when, where, and how to... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6492 2015–16 |
Sec of State/corporate docsVarious statutes relating to responsibilities of and documents filed with the Secretary of State are modified. The Secretary of State may accept and file electronic documents and signatures for required corporate and... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6493 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Declares an intent to clarify that, in this state, barrier-free access to birth control remains a fundamental right and that discriminating against women through limitations on... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6494 2015–16 |
Youth mental health services(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Creates the children's mental health work group to identify barriers to accessing mental health services for children and families and to advise the legislature on statewide mental health... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6495 2015–16 |
DSHS notification reqs.When there is a finding of child abuse or neglect by DSHS, the subject receives notice by certified mail. If there is an unfounded finding, the subject is notified by regular mail to the person's last known address or by email. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6496 2015–16 |
Conversion vending&med unitsThe exemption from standards for out-of-state conversion vendor and medical units is removed. The requirements for plan approval are modified for conversion vendor units. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6497 2015–16 |
Truancy reductionEnacts the Keeping Kids in School Act, which makes a variety of changes and additions to practices and requirements related to school attendance and truancy. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6499 2015–16 |
Child support/electronicRequires an employer or other business that has received an income withholding order from the department of social and health services requiring payment to the Washington state support registry to remit payments through... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6500 2015–16 |
Aquatic lands managementModifies DNR's Authority to Grant Easements or Other Rights to Aquatic Lands. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6501 2015–16 |
Vehicle cargo extensionsThe definition of "trailer" is modified to exempt a cargo extension that connects to the left and right side of a recreational vehicle frame, becomes part of the frame, does not pivot on a hitch, and has an axle with two... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6502 2015–16 |
Forest fire preventionThe Legislature's findings regarding wildfires is amended to include the following: fighting forest land wildfires is an extraordinarily complex and difficult task involving numerous quickly changing conditions and the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6503 2015–16 |
Incentivized evidenceNew definitions are added to chapter 10.58 RCW: "Benefit" means any deal, payment, promise, leniency, inducement, or other advantage offered by the state to an informant in exchange for his or her testimony. "Informant" means... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6504 2015–16 |
Budget stabilization appropsMoneys are appropriated from the Budget Stabilization Account for fiscal year 2016 to pay for the fire suppression costs of the following state agencies: Department of Natural Resources, $150,169,000; Department of Fish and... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6505 2015–16 |
Corps. & money in politicsEstablishes the government of, by, and for the people act. Declares that the legislature supports amending the United States Constitution to eliminate the undue influence of concentrated money and political power on elections... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6506 2015–16 |
Rail transport. task forceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6507 2015–16 |
Pesticide exposureAddresses exposures to pesticides and notifications of pesticide applications. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6508 2015–16 |
Public works assist. loansIn any fiscal year during which no new loans from the Public Works Assistance Account are authorized by the Legislature, local governments owing repayment amounts during that fiscal year may choose not to remit those payments,... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |