Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Barbara Bailey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5022 2017–18 |
Education loan informationEntitles students that take out federal loans to notifications that include estimates on student loan amounts, payoff amounts, and monthly repayments. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
| SB 5200 2017–18 |
Discover pass, complimentaryAllows married spouses to obtain a complimentary Discover Pass in exchange for the collective performance of 24 hours of service on volunteer projects sanctioned by the Department of Natural Resources, the State Parks and... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5356 2017–18 |
Humane treatment of dogsSets forth a number of rules and restrictions regarding dog tethering. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5237 2017–18 |
Workforce invest. act refs.Updates statutory references from the Workforce Investment Act to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5374 2017–18 |
St. employee whistleblowersIncludes state whistleblower protection for reporting on prohibited ex parte communications between a state employee and a presiding officer or judge in a matter involving the employee's agency. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5413 2017–18 |
Physician limited licensesAllows the Medical Quality Assurance Commission to grant full medical licenses to holders of teaching-research limited licenses. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5079 2017–18 |
Dental services for tribesProvides state authorization for the practice of Dental Health Aide Therapists on Tribal Reservations in Washington State. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2017 |
Feb 22, 2017 |
| SB 6656 2015–16 |
State hospital practicesEstablishes the Select Committee on Quality Improvement in State Hospitals (Select Committee), which receives updates, monitors, and makes recommendations regarding the state hospitals. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 37, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Apr 19, 2016 |
| SB 6194 2015–16 |
Public non-common schoolsReestablishes a charter schools system in statute, with charter schools created separately from the common school system, and funded with revenues from the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6264 2015–16 |
WSPRS/LEOFF annuitiesPermits specified retired members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) and the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) to purchase actuarially equivalent life... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6325 2015–16 |
Cider alcohol contentIncreases the maximum alcohol content of cider from not more than 7 percent alcohol by volume to not more than 8.5 percent alcohol by volume, similar to a recent increase of the maximum alcohol content of cider under federal law. | Senator (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6327 2015–16 |
Hospital discharge planningRequires hospital discharge policies and criteria to provide an opportunity for patients to designate a lay caregiver and include lay caregivers in discharge planning. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6589 2015–16 |
Water storage/exempt wellsRequires the Department of Ecology to examine the feasibility of using water storage to recharge the Skagit River basin as needed to satisfy minimum instream flow requirements and to provide non-interruptible water resources... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 5143 2015–16 |
Childhood immunizationsRequires the Department of Health to develop and make available resources for expecting parents regarding childhood immunizations. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5435 2015–16 |
Optional salary deferralEnrolls all new state employees eligible to participate in the deferred compensation plan beginning January 1, 2017, at a 3 percent of pay contribution amount, unless they affirmatively elect not to participate. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5670 2015–16 |
Universal comm services progAllows unspent funds in the Universal Communications Services Account remaining at the end of any fiscal year to be carried over and spent in subsequent fiscal years. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5778 2015–16 |
Ambulatory surgical facilityProhibits the Secretary of Health from increasing ambulatory surgical facility licensing fees until July 1, 2018. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 146, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5873 2015–16 |
LEOFF plan 1 retireesOpens a new one-year window for retirees from the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 1 (LEOFF 1) to choose an actuarially equivalent spousal survivor benefit. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5145 2015–16 |
Health tech clinical comm.Requires at least one member of the Health Technology Clinical Committee (Committee) to be appointed from nominations submitted by the Washington State Medical Association or the Washington State Osteopathic Medical Association. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6293 2015–16 |
Student volunteersAllows an employer to obtain medical aid coverage for the employer's student volunteers and unpaid students, who are enrolled in public or private schools. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6354 2015–16 |
Reverse transfer agreementsRequires the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to develop and adopt plans to facilitate reverse transfer policies by December 31, 2017. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6519 2015–16 |
TelemedicineCreates the Collaborative for the Advancement of Telemedicine at the University of Washington to recommend ways to improve reimbursement and access to services and to identify resources related to telemedicine. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6601 2015–16 |
WA college savings programEstablishes the Washington College Savings Program (WCSP) alongside the Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program, more commonly known as the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program, to be administered by the... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6254 2015–16 |
Purple Heart license platesAllows individuals qualified to display Purple Heart special license plates to purchase additional plates for use on more than one motor vehicle. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 5020 2015–16 |
Continuity of operationsRequires state agencies to develop a Continuity of Operations Plan that is updated and exercised annually. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |