All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5564 2015–16 |
Juvenile records and finesAllows courts to seal juvenile records if the person has paid the full amount of restitution owing to the individual victim named in the restitution order. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 265, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5593 2015–16 |
Healthcare/inmates, detainedOutlines requirements for supervision of persons who are in custody for a violent or sex offense while those persons are receiving hospital care. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5600 2015–16 |
Vulnerable adults, abuse ofMakes changes to the definitions of terms regarding the abuse of vulnerable adults. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5692 2015–16 |
Permanency plans of careLimits the identification of long-term relative or foster care as the primary permanency goal in dependency cases to children between the ages of 16 and 18. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5693 2015–16 |
Special commitment centerAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services to act on behalf of a resident of the Special Commitment Center for the purposes of applying for health care benefits. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5743 2015–16 |
Insurance producers, etc.Increases the threshold limit of the value of noncontractual goods and wares that insurers may provide to insureds or prospective insureds from $25 to $100. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5877 2015–16 |
Adult family home licenseesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to commence a hearing no later than 60 days after receiving a request for a hearing from an adult family home regarding a license suspension, stop placement order, or... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5884 2015–16 |
Trafficking of personsRequires the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) to create and maintain an information portal serving as the state government contact regarding human trafficking. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5843 2015–16 |
Outdoor recreationProvides the additional consideration of programs that utilize veterans for at least 50 percent of their program implementation or administration for the Director of the State Parks and Recreation Commission to consider when... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2015 |
May 13, 2015 |
| SB 5851 2015–16 |
College bound scholarshipRequires the data needed to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the College Bound Scholarship (CBS) program be promptly transmitted to the Education Research and Data Center so that it is available and easily accessible. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2015 |
May 12, 2015 |
| HB 1069 2015–16 |
DNA work product, preservingRequires the preservation of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) products secured in connection with a felony violent or sex offense to be preserved: | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| HB 1440 2015–16 |
Cell site simulator devicesExpands the Privacy Act to prohibit the use of a cellsite simulator device unless authorized pursuant to a court order or in certain emergency situations. | David Taylor (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| HB 1480 2015–16 |
Intermittent-use trailersEstablishes a definition for an "intermittent-use trailer" which is used only for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and occasional pleasure use. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| HB 1853 2015–16 |
Electric vehicle chargingAuthorizes the Utilities and Transportation Commission to allow a rate of return on investment on capital expenditures for electric supply equipment that is deployed for the benefit of ratepayers. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| HB 1868 2015–16 |
County road fund purposesEstablishes that county road purposes include marine uses relating to navigation and moorage in counties that consist entirely of islands. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| HB 1980 2015–16 |
Sunshine committee rec'sExpands the personal financial information that is exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act (PRA). | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 224, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5024 2015–16 |
Conforming amendments/govtMakes technical corrections needed as a result of reorganizing and streamlining central service functions, powers, and duties of state government. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 225, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5139 2015–16 |
Buildings, 4 or more storiesEliminates an exemption in the State Building Code Act for certain buildings that are four or more stories high. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5207 2015–16 |
Tow truck operatorsAllows tow truck operators to close their business offices for up to one hour between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., if certain requirements are met. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5297 2015–16 |
Commercial vehicles/fuel taxMakes changes to update terms and definitions and remove obsolete or outdated language to conform to the current International Registration Plan (IRP). | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5299 2015–16 |
Residential mortgage lendingAuthorizes the Director of the Department of Financial Institutions to waive licensing provisions for escrow agents under certain conditions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5307 2015–16 |
Deficit reimbursemnt/ferriesIncreases the total collective amount of reimbursement to Pierce, Skagit, and Whatcom counties for any deficit incurred in the operation and maintenance of a ferry system operated by one of the counties to $1.8 million in the... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5314 2015–16 |
Local stormwater charges/DOTAuthorizes local government utilities to use the charges paid by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for storm water control to be used for facilities or to implement best management practices that reduce... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5348 2015–16 |
Joint utilization contractsAllows for joint agreements for architectural or engineering services under the Interlocal Cooperation Act. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5362 2015–16 |
Charter & excursion carriersProvides conditions on the consumption of alcohol on charter party and excursion service carrier vehicles and party buses. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |