Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5047 2013–14 |
Delinquent property taxesTaxpayers may make partial payments on delinquent property taxes. Partial payments must first be applied to any outstanding interest and penalties, and the remainder applied to delinquent taxes. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5096 2013–14 |
Ferry & flood c.z. districtsTransfers county ferry district and flood control zone district functions and taxing authorities to certain county legislative authorities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5174 2013–14 |
Tax expendituresRequires the department of revenue, if a person claims a tax expenditure that does not produce a net benefit to the state each year, to declare the amount of the tax expenditure claimed for the previous calendar year to be... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5181 2013–14 |
Flame retardantsThe manufacture, distribution, and sale of residential upholstered furniture or children's products containing TRIS or any flame retardant identified as a chemical of high concern for children in amount greater than 50 parts... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5184 2013–14 |
Capital projects review brdMembership on CPARB is increased to 24 members. A representative of the Regional Transit Authorities is added as a fourth public owner member. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5203 2013–14 |
Animal cruelty preventionProhibits selling, bartering, or auctioning of animals upon certain public property or upon certain private property open to the public. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5204 2013–14 |
Animal cruelty preventionModifies animal cruelty provisions relating to the crimes of animal cruelty in the first and second degree, animal fighting, and leaving and/or confining an animal in a motor vehicle or certain enclosed spaces. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5209 2013–14 |
Money transmittersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5224 2013–14 |
WA health security trustCreates the Washington health security trust to provide coverage for a set of health services for all residents. Abolishes the state health care authority and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the Washington... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5261 2013–14 |
Liquor self-checkoutRetailer are not permitted to sell spirits, beer, or wine through a self-checkout machine or system. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5265 2013–14 |
Patient billing transparencyHealth care providers and health care facilities, including hospitals, must provide a meaningful estimate of fees and charges that can assist the patient in understanding charges that may be owed prior to meeting a deductible,... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5266 2013–14 |
Discover passProvides a convenient method for users of state recreational lands to purchase the annual discover pass at the time of annual vehicle relicensing. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5268 2013–14 |
Voter registrationAny person not registered to vote may participate in an election if the person submits an online application no later than eight days before the day of the election, or registers in person at the county auditor's office or... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5270 2013–14 |
Motor voter preregistrationA person who is at least 16 years old and who meets all other voter registration requirements is authorized to preregister to vote before being issued an original driver's license, identification card, or license renewal.... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5292 2013–14 |
Family & med leave insuranceA Family and Medical Leave Insurance program is established beginning October 1, 2015. Leave insurance benefits are payable beginning October 1, 2015 for the birth or placement of a child or a family member's serious health condition. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5333 2013–14 |
Mental health first aidThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must provide funds for MHFA training targeted at teachers and educational staff. DSHS must collaborate with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to identify... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5340 2013–14 |
Healthcare contractors, HMOsLimits the amount of capital and reserves health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations may accumulate. Requires excesses of this amount to be returned to policyholders. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5346 2013–14 |
In-home care servicesRequires the department of social and health services to provide certain eligible individuals with the hours of in-home care designated as the base hours for their in-home group, as it existed on December 1, 2010. Repeals the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5348 2013–14 |
Chemicals and public healthRequires the department of health to assess existing and developing scientific information and provide updates to the legislature to provide current information in which to better understand the potential implications for... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5350 2013–14 |
Community & tech collegesAuthorizes community college boards of trustees to use the collective bargaining process to provide qualifying academic employees with step increases. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5372 2013–14 |
Eliminating death penaltyEliminates the death penalty in favor of a sentence of life imprisonment without possibility of release or parole. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5376 2013–14 |
Juvenile firearms crimesThe following new firearm offenses are added to the Juvenile Offender Sentencing Standards: First degree unlawful possession of a firearm is raised to offense category A-, which carries a JRA sentence of 15 to 36 weeks on a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5424 2013–14 |
Paint stewardshipNo architectural paint may be sold in Washington by a producer or paint retailer unless the producer or stewardship organization is implementing an approved paint stewardship program (Program) plan (Plan). By January 2015, the... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5429 2013–14 |
Tax prefs/manufacturingThe current M&E exemption is replaced with a 20-year sales and use tax deferral. The deferral is available only when a net benefit to the state is demonstrated. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5433 2013–14 |
Dental professionalsAttempts to increase access to dental care and disease prevention by introducing an evidence-based mid-level dental provider that is geared towards oral health disparities in the state's communities with the greatest need.... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |