All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6130 2011–12 |
SEPA(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Modernizes the functionality of the state environmental policy act. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6132 2011–12 |
Ocean beach prospectingExempts ocean beach prospecting and mining activity, under certain circumstances, from the requirements of chapter 77.55 RCW (construction projects in state waters). | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6136 2011–12 |
Mammalian apex predator mgmtThe Commission is authorized to consider petitions for changing the classification of an endangered, threatened, or sensitive species on a regional basis. However, that authority only applies if the species in question is a... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6137 2011–12 |
Livestock attacks by wolvesAn affirmative defense to the unlawful killing of endangered fish or wildlife is established under the following circumstances: the endangered animal is a gray wolf in the act of attacking livestock – defined as biting,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6139 2011–12 |
Large wild carnivoresDefines Terms . The following terms are defined: building, food, intentional feeding, negligent feeding, and large wild carnivore. Additionally, gray wolves are added to the definition of big game. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6142 2011–12 |
Agency regulatory practicesAdds requirements to regulatory agencies regarding technical assistance visits and first-time small business violations. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6143 2011–12 |
Stolen property traffickingThe statutes of limitations for Trafficking in stolen property is six years. A prosecution may be commenced up to six years after commission of the offense or after discovery of the offense, whichever is later. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6144 2011–12 |
Wildfire protection by DNRDNR may provide fire-related on nonforested public lands managed either by DNR or other state agencies. These services can include fire detection, prevention, presuppression, or fire suppression. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6145 2011–12 |
Paint stewardshipNo architectural paint may be sold in Washington unless the producer or stewardship organization is implementing an approved paint stewardship program (Program) plan (Plan.) By April 1, 2014, the producer or organization must... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6146 2011–12 |
Public records chargesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6147 2011–12 |
Tribes in Indian countryCreates a procedure by which the state may retrocede to the federal government criminal and/or civil jurisdiction over Indian tribes located in the State of Washington. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6148 2011–12 |
Rechargeable batteriesWithin 180 days of the effective date, manufacturers that sell easily removable, rechargeable batteries weighing 11 pounds or less, in Washington, must have their own program or participate in a qualified program for... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6149 2011–12 |
Driver licenses, identicardsA Washington State driver license, endorsement or identicard is valid for up to six years. From July 1, 2013, until June 30, 2021, the Department of Licensing may issue a driver license or identicard for a period of other than... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6151 2011–12 |
Consumer cooperativesA consumer cooperative must give notice to its members of the place, day, and hour of its annual meeting not less than ten nor more than 120 days before the date of the meeting. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6152 2011–12 |
Water right permitting(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Enacts temporary water rights permitting reforms to enable the department of ecology's water permitting staff to focus on substantive permitting matters that do not duplicate other permit... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6153 2011–12 |
School attendanceThe Department of Social and Health Services must review the rules of all programs that provide state assistance and require that recipients of state assistance who are parents or guardians of a school-aged child or whose... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6154 2011–12 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardA filing fee of $400 is established for appeals filed with GMHB. The filing fees must be used to cover the costs of the operation of GMHB. A person who participated orally or in writing before the county or city regarding the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6156 2011–12 |
Wine producer liensA new statutory lien is created known as the wine producer lien. This lien gives the grower of vinifera grapes a first priority lien against the value of the delivered grapes, the inventory of the receiving wine producer, and... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6158 2011–12 |
Indian tribes' propertyReal and personal property owned by a federally-recognized Indian tribe is exempt from property tax. However, leasehold excise tax applies to rent paid by private lessees of property owned by federally-recognized Indian tribes. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6160 2011–12 |
Tow truck operators' costsRegistered tow truck operators are allowed to charge the registered owner of an impounded vehicle for tolls and ferry fares paid during the towing, removing, impounding, or storing of an impounded vehicle. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6161 2011–12 |
Tow truck operators/lunchAuthorizes a registered tow truck operator to close the business office for a lunch break not to exceed one hour under certain circumstances. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6162 2011–12 |
Missing endangered personsMissing endangered person is defined as a person believed to be in danger because of age, health, mental or physical disability, in combination with environmental or weather condition, or is believed to be unable to return... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6163 2011–12 |
Department of ecology studyDOE is directed, in coordination with the Ministry of Environment of British Columbia, to study the feasibility of providing new water supplies and storage from Harrison Lake and Ross Lake to benefit the residents of western... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6164 2011–12 |
Higher ed students/militaryA member of the Washington National Guard or any other military reserve component who is a student at an institution of higher education and who is ordered for a period of 30 days or less to either active or inactive state or... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6165 2011–12 |
Conserv futures taxing distsAuthorizes the creation of conservation futures taxing districts within the boundaries of a county. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |