All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6570 2015–16 |
Toxic pollution cleanupThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6571 2015–16 |
Responsible bidder criteriaRequires a bidder, before award of a public works contract, to also meet the following responsibility criteria to be considered a responsible bidder and qualified to be awarded a public works project: Have attended training... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6572 2015–16 |
Prevailing wage complianceAddresses prevailing wage procedures with regard to imposing civil penalties on contractors and subcontractors who fail to post certain statements or records required by chapter 39.12 RCW (prevailing wages on public works). | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6573 2015–16 |
Prevailing rate of wageRequires the industrial statistician to establish the prevailing rate of wage based on collective bargaining agreements or other methods if collective bargaining agreements are not available. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6574 2015–16 |
Apprenticeship utilizationModifies public works provisions with regard to bidding on public works contracts and compliance by apprentices of labor hour requirements. Requires the supervisor of apprenticeship to monitor compliance by contractors and... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6575 2015–16 |
Prevailing wage law recoveryProvides that the time period for recovery of wages owed to a worker affected by a determination of the prevailing rate of wage is tolled until the prevailing wage determination is final. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6576 2015–16 |
Railroad contingency plansA contingency plan is not required for railroads transporting biological oils and blends. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6577 2015–16 |
Annual tax surveys & reportsModifies penalties for taxpayers who fail to submit an annual survey or report. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6578 2015–16 |
Employment minimum standardsCities, towns, and port districts are prohibited from regulating private employers with regard to: the payment of wages; hours of work; employee retention; and leave from employment. Any prohibited regulations are void and... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6579 2015–16 |
Industrial insurance/privateThe Legislature finds that most states use competition to maximize efficiency in their workers' compensation programs. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6580 2015–16 |
State-owned land/private devA city may finance public improvements using a State Land Improvement Financing Area (SLIFA) under certain circumstances. To qualify, a city must be located east of the Cascade mountains, be adjacent to the Columbia River, and... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6581 2015–16 |
Electrician apprenticeshipsRequires completion of an apprenticeship program to receive a journey level or residential specialty electrician certificate of competency. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6582 2015–16 |
Cetacean captivityCreates the crime of unlawful cetacean captivity. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6583 2015–16 |
DOC performance managementRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to develop a performance management plan in accordance with the Baldrige Excellence Framework and Lean management standards. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6584 2015–16 |
Proof of water relianceIf an instream flow rule is invalidated as a result of judicial action, a person who received a building permit for property that was subject to the instream flow rule that was invalidated is not considered to be causing... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6585 2015–16 |
Elder justice centersDSHS must establish two demonstration programs that consist of Elder Justice Centers in Clark County and in Spokane County. DSHS may contract directly with these counties or build on established elder justice programs in the county. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6586 2015–16 |
Newborn safe surrender info.DSHS must collect and compile information regarding: (1) the number and medical condition of newborns transferred under the Safety of Newborn Children Act; and (2) the number and medical condition of newborns abandoned within... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6587 2015–16 |
Tuition/activities feesThe requirement that the percentage by which the services and activities fee is increased cannot exceed the percentage increase in student tuition fees for resident undergraduate students is removed. Language that requires the... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6588 2015–16 |
Music education/elem schoolsRequires the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Promote the adoption of school-based curricula and policies that provide quality daily music education for all elementary school students; and (2) Encourage policies... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6590 2015–16 |
Trans. benefit tax increaseAuthorizes the legislative body of a public transportation benefit area located in a county with a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand but less than four hundred thousand, that also contains two or more cities... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6591 2015–16 |
Nonresident CDLsThe definition of "drive" is amended to remove the requirement that the road be open to the general public for vehicular traffic. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6592 2015–16 |
Rent increase noticesAuthorizes a new rule of tenancy, including a change in rent, to become effective upon completion of the term of the rental agreement and after thirty days' written notice to each affected tenant, unless otherwise agreed to by... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6593 2015–16 |
Rx drug pricesState agencies that enter into an agreement with a drug manufacturer, distributor, or pharmacy benefit manager must ensure that the purchase price of the drug reflects all available rebates, cash discounts, volume discounts,... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6594 2015–16 |
Driver's license reqs.The bill as referred to committee not considered. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6595 2015–16 |
Driver regulation programsBy December 31, 2016, the DOL must to work with the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and other traffic safety stakeholders to develop a driver improvement course for habitual traffic offenders nearing... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |