All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6011 2011–12 |
Hydraulic project permit feeAuthorizes the department of fish and wildlife to charge an application fee for applications for hydraulic project permits to recover the costs for processing permit applications. Creates the hydraulic project approval account. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6012 2011–12 |
Thermal energy recoveryPromotes thermal energy recovery from fossil-fueled electrical generation facilities. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6013 2011–12 |
Climate change responseRequires the department of ecology to compile an integrated climate change response strategy every ten years. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6014 2011–12 |
Storm water managementDOE must submit a report to the Senate and House of Representatives by September 1, 2012, that includes a summary of and update on its ongoing actions relating to the regulation and management of storm water discharging to... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6015 2011–12 |
Oil spillsRequires the department of ecology to submit a report to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature regarding oil spills and the state's oil spill program. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6016 2011–12 |
Shoreline managementRequires the department of ecology to submit a report to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature regarding the shoreline management act and local shoreline master programs. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6017 2011–12 |
Financial audits/local govtsWhen applicable, the Auditor must interpret a question of law in the same manner as the question of law has been interpreted in AGO. An opinion from AG includes both formal and informal opinions. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6018 2011–12 |
Small alt energy facilitiesAuthorizing EFSEC to Site Small Alternative Energy Resource Facilities. EFSEC is authorized to issue site permits, using generally established safety standards, for the construction, reconstruction, or enlargement of small... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6019 2011–12 |
Electric utility fuel mixThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6020 2011–12 |
180-day school year waiversWaivers from the requirement for a 180-day school year must be extended until August 31, 2014, for school districts that received an initial waiver that will expire before August 31, 2014, unless SBE's annual review determines... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6021 2011–12 |
Air rescue and evacuationA subscription service that provides rescue, evacuation, emergency transport, and crisis management and consulting services related to an emergency is not an insurer as defined by statute. If applicable, the subscription... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6022 2011–12 |
Long-term care/I-1163Delays the effective date of Initiative Measure No. 1163 relating to reinstating the requirement that long-term care workers obtain criminal background checks and adequate training. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6023 2011–12 |
Permit efficiency committeeCreates the Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee to select priority economic recovery projects for coordinated permitting and integrated regulatory decision making by multiagency permitting teams. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6024 2011–12 |
Intrastate mutual aid systemRevises the definition of "political subdivision" to include a water-sewer district for purposes of the intrastate mutual aid system. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6025 2011–12 |
District judge retiremnt ageRepeals the mandatory retirement provision for district court judges. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6026 2011–12 |
Agriculture, viabilityWetlands converted to agricultural use prior to the effective date of the FFSA of 1985 are not to be considered as wetlands under the GMA, the state Water Pollution Control Act, and the Shoreline Management Act. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6027 2011–12 |
Industrial wastewater facilsAuthorizes the Department of Ecology (DOE) to make loans to publicly-owned industrial wastewater treatment facilities that relieve a city of the burden of processing industrial wastewater. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6028 2011–12 |
Water mgmt/biofuel, organicPromotes the production of biofuel crops and organic crops by allocating water from the Columbia river mainstem and the lower Snake river mainstem. Requires the legislature, by 2018, to review the economic and environmental benefits. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6029 2011–12 |
Baccalaureate/acceleratedThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6031 2011–12 |
Legislative member mailingsLegislator's expenditure limits for mailings are based on the number of resident registered voters, voter participation, and the number of households within the member's legislative districts. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6032 2011–12 |
Studded tire damage costsA $5 fee is added to the retail sale of each new studded tire. Proceeds are deposited in to the motor vehicle fund and are used for road maintenance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6033 2011–12 |
Death of adult child/remainsWhen surviving parents have the authority to control the disposition of the remains of their child who has reached the age of majority, they may do so cooperatively. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6034 2011–12 |
4-H special license platesThe 4-H special license plate, displaying the 4-H logo, is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that are required to be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for an original issue 4-H special license... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6035 2011–12 |
Commerce dept/energy policyEstablishes Governor's Energy Office (GEO) . Transfers the powers, duties, and tangible property of the energy policy division of Commerce to the office of the Governor and WSU. The duties transferred to and to be conducted by... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6036 2011–12 |
Local toxics control accountProhibits the use of money from the state and local toxics control account for the purpose of public participation grants to persons and organizations who may be adversely affected by a release or threatened release of a... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |