All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5321 2011–12 |
Department of commerceThe department must establish protocols to be followed by ADOs and department staff for the recruitment and retention of businesses, including protocols relating to the sharing of information between ADOs and the department. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5322 2011–12 |
Restructuring state govtThe Agency Reallocation and Realignment of Washington Commission (Commission) on restructuring state government is established. The following individuals are appointed to the Commission: Booth Gardner; John Spellman; Sid... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5323 2011–12 |
Retirement of judgesA judge must retire from office either at the end of the calendar year in which the judge attains the age of 75 years or upon the expiration of the member's term of office after attaining such age. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5324 2011–12 |
Employment trainingThe expiration date of the Washington Customized Employment Workforce Training Program is repealed. Additionally, RCW 28B.67.020 is reenacted in order to correct a 2009 amendment that neglected to recognized the expiration date. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5325 2011–12 |
Trade promotionAll port districts are to engage in trade promotion programs including, but not limited to, support for international trade fairs (Trade Fair). The name of the State Trade Fair Fund is changed to the International Trade Fair... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5327 2011–12 |
Electronic benefit cards(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Expands the limitations on purchases made with an electronic benefit card. Requires certain businesses to disable the ability of ATM and point-of-sale machines located on their premises to... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5328 2011–12 |
Public assistnce eligibilityDSHS may not provide pubic assistance to any applicant who has not provided a SSN that has been verified by DSHS as well as written authorization to annually electronically transmit the applicant's most recent federal income... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5329 2011–12 |
Special investigations div.A Division of Special Investigations (DSI) is established in the SAO. The Auditor appoints the DSI Director who must be chosen solely upon the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in law enforcement management, public... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5330 2011–12 |
Temp assist/needy familiesNo later than July 1, 2012, DSHS must dispense TANF cash assistance as an electronic voucher benefit using the EBT system to ensure that the grant is being spent for the benefit of the children. The EBT voucher is to consist... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5331 2011–12 |
Child care providers/auditsRequires the department of early learning to annually conduct an audit of the attendance and financial records of certain child care providers receiving a working connections child care subsidy. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5332 2011–12 |
Indians/civil jurisdictionThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5333 2011–12 |
Lawful presence/driver's licRequires verification of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States for all persons renewing or applying for their driver's license, driver's instruction permit, agricultural driving permit, identicard, or any other... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5334 2011–12 |
Higher educ. financial aidRequires citizenship or permanent residency in the United States to qualify for higher education financial aid. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5335 2011–12 |
Drivers' license applicantsRequires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5336 2011–12 |
Abortion funding limitsProhibits public funds from being used for payment or reimbursement for the performance of any induced abortion. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5338 2011–12 |
Lawful presence in U.S.Prohibits persons from transporting, moving, or attempting to transport in the state any alien who has entered or remained in the United States in violation of the law. Requires verification of United States citizenship or... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5339 2011–12 |
Gas and electrical companiesRequiring the Counsel for the Environment to Participate in WUTC Proceedings. In addition to its duties before EFSEC, the Counsel for the Environment must represent the public's interest in protecting the environment in all... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5340 2011–12 |
Health care & care costsThe criteria for the review of CON applications are modified. The CON must be denied if the proposal is likely to promote unnecessary, excessive utilization of a service in a geographic area. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5341 2011–12 |
Notice to injured workersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5342 2011–12 |
Property valuation appealsThe taxpayer must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the county assessor's valuation is incorrect. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5344 2011–12 |
Department of transportationBeginning in 2012 and at least once every three years thereafter, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must apply for an agency-wide performance review through the WSQA or a similar organization. The review must evaluate a... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5345 2011–12 |
Collective bargainingEncourages state agencies to use competition to lower the cost and improve the quality of public services and to compete for contracts to provide services. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5346 2011–12 |
Education vouchersAuthorizes parents who choose to educate their children outside the public education system to receive an education voucher for each child educated outside the public education system. Requires the office of the superintendent... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5347 2011–12 |
Right to workDeclares that it is the policy of the state that a person shall not be required by an employer to: (1) Abstain or refrain from membership in any labor organization as a condition of employment or continuation of employment; or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5348 2011–12 |
Prepaid wireless telecom/taxExempting Prepaid Wireless Telecommunications Service from E-911 Excise Taxes. Beginning on October 1, 2011, county and state E-911 excise taxes no longer apply to prepaid wireless telecommunications service. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |