All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5805 2015–16 |
Conflict resolution/schoolsIncludes statewide dispute resolution organizations in the organizations that develop volunteer-based conflict resolution and mediation program. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5974 2015–16 |
Disabled vets sup coverageRequires the Insurance Commissioner to review and report on barriers to attracting insurance policies supplemental to the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5999 2015–16 |
Caseload forecast councilRequires the Caseload Forecast Council (CFC) to forecast the populations of children eligible for and served by the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| HB 1145 2015–16 |
Cnty legislative authoritiesAuthorizes two or more county legislative authorities to hold joint regular or special meetings in a participating county if the agenda item or items relate to actions or considerations of mutual interest or concern to the... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1168 2015–16 |
Retiree return-to-work/PERSRestores provisions allowing retirees of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who return to work in positions covered by other Department of Retirement Systems-administered plans to receive benefits for the first 867... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1179 2015–16 |
Cider makers/wine c. assmntExcludes the production of cider from the commodity assessment that applies to vinifera wine grape growers and producers, which funds the advertising of Washington wines through the Washington Wine Commission. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1184 2015–16 |
UW health sci library accessAdds marriage and family therapist associates and independent clinical social worker associates to the list of health professionals who have access to the Health Evidence Resource of Washington State provided by the University... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1194 2015–16 |
Death benefits/LEOFF, WSPRSProvides that surviving spouses of members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) and Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) whose industrial insurance benefits have terminated... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1639 2015–16 |
Govt surveillance technologyProhibits state agencies from procuring an extraordinary sensing device (ESD) without an appropriation by the Legislature and prohibits a local agency from procuring an ESD without explicit approval of its governing body. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5052 2015–16 |
Cannabis patient protectionRequires licensed marijuana retailers to obtain a medical marijuana endorsement to sell medical-grade marijuana to qualifying patients and designated providers. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 70, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5075 2015–16 |
Procurement lawCorrects statutory cross-references, clarifies policy, and repeals outdated provisions of law pertaining to procurement. | Senator (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5101 2015–16 |
Mental status evaluationProvides that a sentencing court ordering a mental status evaluation or outpatient mental health treatment may, but is not required to, base the order on a presentence report. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5104 2015–16 |
Alcohol, contr sub/sentencesExpands the definition of "crime-related prohibition" to include a prohibition on use or possession of alcohol or controlled substances where any chemical dependency contributed to the offense. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5120 2015–16 |
School district dissolutionsChanges the trigger for dissolution of a school district due to low enrollment from an average of five K-8 students in the preceding school year to an average of five K-8 students in the preceding three consecutive school years. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5121 2015–16 |
Marijuana research licenseCreates a license to grow marijuana for research purposes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5122 2015–16 |
Precollege placementEncourages the public baccalaureate institutions to use multiple methods to determine whether a student must enroll in a pre-college course. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5215 2015–16 |
Internet crime against childCreates the Washington Internet Crimes Against Children Account administered by the Criminal Justice Training Commission. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5268 2015–16 |
Eyedrop prescription refillsPermits a pharmacist to provide an early refill of a topical ophthalmic product under certain circumstances. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5275 2015–16 |
Tax code improvementsMakes technical clarifications, updates, and consolidations in the state tax code. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5311 2015–16 |
Crisis intervention/officersRequires the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to provide crisis intervention training to all full-time law enforcement officers. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5322 2015–16 |
Conservation district ratesIncreases the maximum annual per-parcel rate that may be included in a conservation district's system of rates and charges to $10 for counties with a population of over 480,000, and to $15 for counties with a population of... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5404 2015–16 |
Homeless youthCreates an Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs (Office) within the Department of Commerce. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5448 2015–16 |
Lyme disease treatmentRequires the Medical Quality Assurance Commission to study the effects of long-term antibiotic therapy on patients who have been diagnosed with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5464 2015–16 |
Fishing guide/unlawfullyCreates the crime of Unlawfully Engaging in Fishing Guide Activity, which makes punishable as a gross misdemeanor the failure of a holder of certain licenses to perform any duty related to catch record cards or to violate any... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5482 2015–16 |
GPS data disclosureExempts from public disclosure Global Positioning System data indicating the residence of a criminal justice agency worker. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |