All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6596 2015–16 |
Public investmentsModifies provisions relating to public investments. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6597 2015–16 |
Injured worker medical examsCreates the joint legislative task force on injured workers' independent medical exams and requires the task force to: (1) Collect and review data on the frequency and use of independent medical exams for state fund exams and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6598 2015–16 |
Working connect. child careDEL must adopt rules, in accordance with federal law, that would require that a child is eligible for WCCC if the child has received CPS child care or CWS child care within the prior six months and the response DSHS initiated... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6599 2015–16 |
Assisted living fac. B&O taxAuthorizes the department of revenue, following the expiration of a waiver period, to extend the time, by another four years, for making a refund or credit of taxes paid by an assisted living facility licensed under chapter... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6600 2015–16 |
Online election pilotA pilot project is created to allow conservation districts to conduct commissioner elections via online voting. Commissioner elections between 2018 and 2020 would be conducted via online voting under the pilot project. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6602 2015–16 |
Industrial insurance claimsSelf-Insurer Order Allowing or Denying a Claim. When a self-insurer has determined to allow or deny an industrial insurance claim, the self-insurer must issue an order allowing or denying the claim to the injured worker and... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6603 2015–16 |
Suicide educationCreates the safe homes task force to raise public awareness and increase suicide prevention education among new partners who are in key positions to help reduce suicide. Requires Forefront at the University of Washington... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6604 2015–16 |
Tax & fee increase limitsStates that an action or combination of actions by the legislature that raises taxes may be in effect for no more than one year after the effective date of the action unless approved by a two-thirds vote in both the house and... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6608 2015–16 |
Student loan aid B&O creditProvides a business and occupation tax credit on the amount paid for student loan repayment of principal and interest by an employer directly to a student loan lender on behalf of a qualified employee of the employer. Makes an... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6609 2015–16 |
Grad. student loans studyRequires the student achievement council to conduct a study of the feasibility of and alternatives to a state loan program for graduate students. Encourages the student achievement council to seek out technical advice from the... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6610 2015–16 |
Student loan bill of rightsThe Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) must designate a student loan ombuds (Ombuds) within the office. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6611 2015–16 |
Sewer systemsCounties or cities are not obligated to install sanitary sewer systems to all properties within UGAs by the end of the 20-year period. Urban governmental services includes certain alternative sewer and existing on-site septic systems. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6612 2015–16 |
Sex-selection abortions"Sex-selection abortion" is defined as an abortion performed solely on account of the sex of the unborn child. No person may intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion with the knowledge that the pregnant woman is... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6613 2015–16 |
Down syndrome resourcesRequires the department of health to develop the following resources regarding Down syndrome: (1) Up-to-date, evidence-based, written information about Down syndrome and people born with Down syndrome that has been reviewed by... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6615 2015–16 |
Prevailing wage requirementsMakes prevailing wage requirements applicable to publicly subsidized projects. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6616 2015–16 |
Homeowners' associationsA special assessment may not be used for any purpose other than the purpose disclosed at the time of imposition, or before imposition of the special assessment for items noted in a reserve study. Before hiring a reserve study... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6618 2015–16 |
Voter fraud protectionIf an incumbent officeholder who has filed for re-election withdraws their declaration of candidacy, the filing period for that office is extended 72 hours after the close of business on the last day for candidates to withdraw... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6619 2015–16 |
Isolating incapacit. personRequires any action by a guardian or limited guardian to prevent or limit contact between an incapacitated person and another to be made by motion to the court having jurisdiction over the guardianship. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6621 2015–16 |
Policing task forceThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) convenes a task force on policing and the use of deadly force. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6622 2015–16 |
Retirement benefit assign.The prohibition against the assignment of state retirement benefits cannot be evaded by the use of any device or artifice to defeat the prohibition, including the deposit of retirement benefits into a joint bank account or the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6623 2015–16 |
Transportation prop. rentalThe lease or rent for any lands, improvements, or airspace above or below any land held for highway purposes, that are not presently needed, must use the valuation method provided in WAC 468-30-060 and 468-30-110, as each... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6624 2015–16 |
Motorcycle paraphernaliaAddresses the right to be free from discrimination, under the civil rights act, with regard to wearing motorcycle-related or motorcycle club-related paraphernalia. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6625 2015–16 |
Employment noncompetitionProvides that a noncompetition agreement is void and unenforceable if the individual subject to the noncompetition agreement: (1) Works for an hourly wage and is not a salaried employee; and (2) Is restricted from competing... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6626 2015–16 |
Accel. baccalaureate degreesEstablishes a work group to develop best practices and make recommendations for promoting students' ability to earn baccalaureate degrees in three years. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6627 2015–16 |
Accessible taxi HOV lane useAuthorizes the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by private, for hire vehicles that have been specially manufactured, designed, or modified for the transportation of a person who is wheelchair-bound and has a physical or... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |