All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1105 2015–16 |
Operating sup budget 2015Makes supplemental changes to operating budget appropriations for the 2013-15 biennium. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 27, 2015 |
| SB 5119 2015–16 |
Nonprofit risk poolsAuthorizes nonprofit corporations to join or create self-insured risk pools with other nonprofit corporations in Washington and in other states. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 27, 2015 |
| HB 1223 2015–16 |
Lodging tx/workforce housingProvides that hotel-motel tax revenues can be used to pay off bonds issued for affordable workforce housing. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| HB 1232 2015–16 |
Fishing guide licensesRequires the holder of a game fish guide license or a food fish guide license to surrender the license to the holder's employer upon termination of employment if the employer paid for the license. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| HB 1259 2015–16 |
ARNPs/signing documentationPermits an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) to sign and attest to any certificates, cards, forms, or other required documentation that a physician may sign, so long as it is within the ARNP's scope of practice. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| HB 1263 2015–16 |
CPAs/priv. investigator regsExempts Certified Public Accountants from regulation as private investigators. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| HB 1268 2015–16 |
Hemp in animal feedRequires the Washington State Department of Agriculture to evaluate whether hemp and hemp products should be allowed as a component of animal feed. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5032 2015–16 |
Lease, security interest/UCCProvides that a security interest is not created merely because a transaction in the form of a lease contains a terminal rental adjustment provision. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5059 2015–16 |
Patent infringement claimsProhibits a person from making assertions of patent infringement in bad faith. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5156 2015–16 |
Elevators, etc./real estateRequires a seller in certain residential real property transactions to disclose defects in any elevators, incline elevators, stairway chair lifts, and wheelchair lifts. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5210 2015–16 |
Life annuity benefit/WSPRSPermits members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) to purchase actuarially equivalent life annuity benefits from the WSPRS retirement fund. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5249 2015–16 |
Local revital. finan. proj'sEliminates the requirement that a city or county issue bonds for certain Local Revitalization Financing program demonstration projects. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5293 2015–16 |
Optometrists/hydrocodone useAllows the Optometry Board to add Schedule II hydrocodone combination products to the list of drugs an optometrist may use, prescribe, dispense, purchase, possess, or administer. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5300 2015–16 |
Credit union enforcement/DFIAmends provisions regarding the corporate governance of credit unions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5302 2015–16 |
TrustsAmends trust laws to modify standards for the delegation of a trustee's powers and duties and standards for the investment of trust funds. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5466 2015–16 |
PEBB benefits eligibilityPermits the Health Care Authority (HCA) to direct agencies participating in the Public Employees' Benefits Board (PEBB) programs to make initial determinations of eligibility. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5486 2015–16 |
Parents for parents programRequires that the Parent for Parent (PFP) program be funded by a pass-through from the Office of Public Defense to a non-profit lead organization with extensive experience supporting veteran parents, subject to the... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5488 2015–16 |
Applied behavior analysisCreates three new professions: licensed behavior analysts, licensed assistant behavior analysts, and certified behavior technicians. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5577 2015–16 |
Pharmaceutical wasteRequires the Department of Ecology (Department) to convene a stakeholder workgroup in order to evaluate pharmaceutical waste management policies and encourages the Department to use enforcement discretion until the work group... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5606 2015–16 |
Dental professionalsAllows dental hygienists and dental assistants to take impressions. | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5638 2015–16 |
State need grant eligibilityModifies the requirements of the State Need Grant program to make the grant available to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a qualifying institution of higher education for at least three quarter credits, or the... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5717 2015–16 |
Insurer holding company actAmends the statutory framework that governs insurance holding companies. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5757 2015–16 |
Credit union governanceMakes various changes to provisions governing credit union boards of directors, supervisory committees, dividends, and investments. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5793 2015–16 |
Child support creditProvides that Veteran's Administration benefits apportioned on behalf of a child of the veteran must be treated as if the benefits are paid toward satisfaction of the veteran's child support obligation. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5803 2015–16 |
3rd grade English assessmentMakes timing and other changes to the process for addressing third grade students reading below grade level. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |