All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5734 2011–12 |
Econ development tax creditsThe rural county tax credit is made available to firms investing at least $1 million in new equipment or spending at least $50,000 on employee skill training. The credit is 1 percent of the value of the investment in new... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5735 2011–12 |
R&D spending B&O tax creditThe expiration date for the R&D tax credit is removed. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5736 2011–12 |
CommercializationWTC is required to work with public universities and private organizations to develop and maintain a database of inventions available for commercialization. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5737 2011–12 |
State trade web portalThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5738 2011–12 |
Econ devel. collaborationThe Department is authorized to collaborate with entities in the private sector for the purpose of implementing its statewide economic development, innovation, and trade promotion activities. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5739 2011–12 |
Governmental servicesThe Commission is directed to consider a uniform law enabling several states to contract among themselves for the provision of state services, including information technology, to accomplish savings from economies of scale. If... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5743 2011–12 |
Minor work permitsAuthorizes a person to apply for a minor work permit without completing an entirely new master application under certain circumstances. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5744 2011–12 |
Code enforcement officialsProvides the construction industry and local communities with assurance that code officials have access to current training on the most recent code updates. Imposes a fee of four dollars on each building permit issued by a... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5745 2011–12 |
Local govt infrastructureA credit enhancement program for local infrastructure in the form of contingent loan agreements is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5746 2011–12 |
Prevailing wage affidavitsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5750 2011–12 |
Waters of the stateRequires the department of ecology, before withdrawing waters of the state from additional appropriations, to establish an alternate available water source for use in the closed basin. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5751 2011–12 |
State energy code changesDelays until April 1, 2012, implementation of the changes to the state energy code adopted by the state building code council on November 20, 2009. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5752 2011–12 |
Correction of defamationA new chapter is created known as the Uniform Correction or Clarification of Defamation Act that applies to any claim for relief for damages arising out of harm to personal reputation caused by the false content of a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5753 2011–12 |
Penalties for violationsThird-party administrator and claims management entity are defined in industrial insurance statutes. The reasons for which L&I, or a person entitled to compensation under a final order, may institute proceedings against a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5754 2011–12 |
Tax data publicationPublication of the statistics of any number of taxpayers in a classification does not violate the excise and property tax Secrecy Clause as long as the publication makes no identification of particular tax information other... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5755 2011–12 |
Real estate excise taxThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5756 2011–12 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesExpands insurance coverage of neurodevelopmental therapies. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5757 2011–12 |
Groundwater protectionA surcharge of $200 is added to the fee on each water well other than a dewatering well. The surcharge must be deposited into the Groundwater Management Account, that is created. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5758 2011–12 |
Dedicated accounts/higher edThe Central Washington University Capital Projects Account, Eastern Washington University Capital Projects Account, The Evergreen State College Capital Projects Account, and Western Washington University Capital Projects... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5759 2011–12 |
Animal disease traceabilityAuthority is provided for the department to recover costs associated with purchasing, printing, and distributing official individual livestock identification devices or methods. The department may adopt rules for providing... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5760 2011–12 |
Freight rail operationsExempts cranes used for railroad operations and maintenance functions on railroad property and crane operators operating cranes for railroad operations and maintenance functions from certain state construction crane regulations. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5761 2011–12 |
State information technologyCreates the Office of the Chief Information Officer (Office of CIO) within the Office of Financial Management. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5762 2011–12 |
Interest arbitration panelsFinds that: (1) The state has established guidelines and factors to be considered in determining interest arbitration decisions setting compensation and benefit spending levels for certain public employees, including the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5765 2011–12 |
Use tax exemptionProvides a use tax exemption, if certain conditions are met, for the use by a consumer of property or services purchased by the consumer from a nonprofit organization or a library. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5767 2011–12 |
Special hunting seasonAuthorizes the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Award special hunting season permit preference points to a person applying for a special hunting season permit; (2) Conduct special hunting season permit drawings that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |