All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6322 2011–12 |
Need grant prog/nonprofitsA nonprofit institution recognized by the state of Washington under current law may be eligible to participate in the SNG program. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6323 2011–12 |
School districtsA student is not required to complete the state board's high school graduation requirement for a culminating project if the student has completed at least one of the following: a running start program and is leaving high... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6324 2011–12 |
Landlord, tenant/CO2 alarmsRequires landlords to provide notice to tenants stating whether the dwelling unit is equipped with a carbon monoxide alarm and explaining the tenant’s responsibility for keeping an installed alarm in proper operating condition. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6326 2011–12 |
Kindergarten inventoryIn addition to those students to whom WaKIDS is being administered in the 2012-13 school year who are enrolled in state-funded full-day kindergarten programs, administration of WaKIDS to other kindergarten students will be... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6327 2011–12 |
New businesses B&O tax exempAn exemption from the B&O tax is created for new businesses. A new business is exempt from the B&O tax for the first 12 months of operation unless the business has fewer than 25 employment positions. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6329 2011–12 |
Shoreline management actStreamlines the shoreline management act to avoid duplicative review. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6330 2011–12 |
Washington state artworksRequires the arts commission to restrict the purchase of works of art, for state agencies and schools, to artists living in the state. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6331 2011–12 |
Public transit/bidding pref.When FTA funds are involved, public transit agencies may include a bidding preference in their bidding process for applicants who exceed Buy America standards. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6332 2011–12 |
Art & cultural facils/grantsBFA may be used for eligible capital costs for acquisition; construction; or renovation of cultural organizations, zoos, aquariums, and science or technology centers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6333 2011–12 |
Restraints, use on juvenilesIf a court orders a child or juvenile to be placed in or remain in detention, and the child or juvenile is to appear in court for a hearing, restraints may not be placed on the child or juvenile during the court appearance or... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6334 2011–12 |
Higher ed govrnance/studentsStudents at each institution of higher education must be active participants in the immediate governance of and policy development of their respective institutions. Student participation occurs through the undergraduate and... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6335 2011–12 |
Pollution liability agencyDelays, until July 1, 2020, the expiration of the pollution liability insurance agency's authority and its funding source. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6336 2011–12 |
Electronic product recyclingThe current requirement that an independent plan represent at least a 5 percent return share of CEPs applies for the program years 2009 through 2012. Beginning in program year 2013, each independent plan must represent at... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6337 2011–12 |
Short sale sellersIf a beneficiary accepts a seller's written offer for a short sale of residential real property and the seller reports this to the Internal Revenue Service, then the beneficiary or the assignee of the beneficiary may not bring... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6338 2011–12 |
Densified biomassWashington State University extension energy program must conduct a study of densified biomass as a renewable energy source and report back to the Legislature and governor by December 1, 2013. The study must include the best... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6339 2011–12 |
Open course library materialThe local community and technical college board of trustees, with the assistance of faculty, prescribes the course of study in the various departments of the community and technical college or colleges under its control, and... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6340 2011–12 |
Flatbed tow truck/passengersAllows a registered tow truck operator to allow passengers to ride in a vehicle that is carried on the deck of a flatbed tow truck under certain conditions. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6341 2011–12 |
Discarded carpet recyclingA producer of carpet – a person who manufactures and sells, offers for sale, or distributes carpet – in the state must participate in a carpet stewardship organization (CSO) by January 1, 2013. CSOs must implement programs... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6342 2011–12 |
B & O tax preferencesDelays, until July 1, 2022, the expiration of business and occupation tax preferences for fruit, vegetable, dairy, and seafood businesses. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6343 2011–12 |
Water pollution control feeEcology is authorized to charge an administration fee for loans issued under the SRF program. The administration fee applies retroactively to July 1, 2007, and is to be charged as a portion of the debt service on each loan,... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6344 2011–12 |
Shared parental respnsibiltyEstablishes the shared parental responsibility act. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6345 2011–12 |
Restructuring state govtEstablishes the Agency Reallocation and Realignment of Washington Commission (Commission) on restructuring state government. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6346 2011–12 |
Health care providersThe ACA provision is incorporated into state insurance law. Health carriers offering group or individual health insurance coverage may not discriminate with respect to participation under the plan or coverage against any... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6347 2011–12 |
License suspension/noticesIf the support order establishing or modifying the support obligation includes a statement notifying the responsible parent that the ability to obtain or maintain a license may not be renewed or may be suspended if the parent... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6348 2011–12 |
Laboratory schoolsThe Laboratory School Partnership (LSP) program is created for the Schools of Education at public four-year institutions of higher education to partner with the persistently lowest-achieving public K-12 schools to implement... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |