All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5646 2011–12 |
Homelessness services accessPersonally identifying information about a homeless individual may be collected after obtaining oral consent from the person over the telephone if written consent is obtained the first time the individual is physically present... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5647 2011–12 |
Columbia R. basin mgmt progModifies the existing Columbia River Basin Water Supply Development Account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5648 2011–12 |
Direct sales of milkExempts the sale of milk at small dairies from certain regulations. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5649 2011–12 |
Humane treatment of dogsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5650 2011–12 |
Craft distilleries' spiritsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5651 2011–12 |
School district levy baseFor those districts where levies were approved by voters before April 30, 2011, and for levy collections in calendar years 2011 through 2017, this act adds to school districts' levy bases an amount equivalent to each... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5652 2011–12 |
School district levy baseSchool districts' levy bases, for levy collections in calendar years 2011 through 2017, are increased by the positive difference between 2009-10 per-pupil general apportionment, defined as apportionment in sections 502 through... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5653 2011–12 |
State food purchasing policyRequires the department of general administration, in consultation with the department of health, to: (1) Adopt a model food purchasing policy for all agencies to establish standards for certain food; and (2) Assist agencies... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5654 2011–12 |
Higher ed course numberingThe Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) convene representatives from each of the institutions of higher education, to establish a single set of common course... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5655 2011–12 |
Voters' pamphletsAny person who knowingly makes or allows to be made on his or her behalf a false statement of material fact in a voters' pamphlet is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. A false statement of material fact includes a statement that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5657 2011–12 |
SEPA categorical exemptionsIf the proposed action is located in more than one city or county, the lower of the agencies' adopted exemption levels controls the action, regardless of which agency is the lead agency. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5659 2011–12 |
Title and registrationRequires a meeting to be held once a year to provide an opportunity for a dialogue between the department of licensing, county auditors, and subagents to express concerns and ideas regarding title and registration activities. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5660 2011–12 |
Public assistance provisionsTANF block grant is to be appropriated to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) each year in the appropriations act subject to the following restrictions: the amount appropriated to DSHS for cash assistance may... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5663 2011–12 |
Concurrent jurisdictionState and federal courts have concurrent jurisdiction over any suit or action brought against the surety or sureties of the performance and payment bond to recover for work done or materials furnished, including any suit or... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5665 2011–12 |
Counties/investment projectsThe deferral is authorized in a county containing a CEZ. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5666 2011–12 |
Tax exempt hospitalsModifies provisions relating to tax-exempt hospitals. Recognizes nonprofit hospitals that are providing essential community benefits while ensuring that compensation packages for nonprofit hospital employees are comparable... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5667 2011–12 |
School officials/principalsThe PESB must establish a Residency Provisional principal certification (Provisional Certification). | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5668 2011–12 |
Public agency attorney duesExempts public agency attorneys from paying bar dues during their periods of government service. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5669 2011–12 |
Natural resources agenciesDirects specified natural resources agencies to conduct certain actions involving the consolidation of administrative regions, services , and functions. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5670 2011–12 |
Vehicle headlights & wipersGenerally, at any time when the vehicle's windshield wipers are in use, a vehicle upon a highway within this state must display lighted headlights. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5671 2011–12 |
Hospital & emer personnelRequires hospitals and emergency service personnel to report to local law enforcement officials when treating or receiving a patient who is deceased or later dies from a drug-related overdose. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5672 2011–12 |
Health care liability reformProvides for health care liability reform by addressing joint and several liability, noneconomic damages, statute of limitations, attorneys' fees upon summary judgment dismissal, promoting periodic payments of future damages,... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5673 2011–12 |
Lease inc. to service contr.The Act is amended to require that a lease incident to a service contract must disclose all requirements under the Act even if they are exempt under the CLA. A lease incident to a service contract must disclosure the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5674 2011–12 |
Aerospace student loansEstablishes the Aerospace Training Student Loan Program for students at the Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center and the Spokane Aerospace Technology Center. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5675 2011–12 |
Real property tax assessmentPhysical inspection is defined as direct observation, or indirect observation by photographs or aerial imagery. The assessor has the discretion to send any notice, assessment, or information to a person by electronic mail or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |