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546
Bills as prime sponsor
85
of those became law
1,784
Bills co-sponsored
21,399
Recorded votes
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Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5061 2015–16 |
Permit exempt wells & GMHBsThe Board's jurisdiction under GMA to hear petitions challenging the local regulation of permit-exempt wells is removed. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5062 2015–16 |
Water quality enforcementExtends the reporting deadline to the department of ecology for certain water pollution determinations. Prohibits the department of ecology from issuing an order or directive unless the department demonstrates through... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5071 2015–16 |
Curators of state propertiesState agencies with the authority to lease property to private parties may do so at a below-market rate if the lessee agrees to occupy and restore, maintain, rehabilitate, or otherwise improve the property. The lease must be... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5072 2015–16 |
Failing to summon assistanceExpands the crime of Failing to Summon Assistance to include circumstances where a person fails to summon assistance for another person who is injured other than as a result of a crime. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5095 2015–16 |
State gen oblig bonds, acctsAuthorizes the state finance committee to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the omnibus capital and operating appropriations acts for the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5096 2015–16 |
Capital sup budget 2015Supplemental Capital Budget appropriation adjustments and alternative financing authorizations are made for the 2013-15 biennium. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5097 2015–16 |
Capital budget 2015, 2015-17The Omnibus 2015-17 Capital Budget authorizes new capital projects for state agencies and institutions of higher education for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium. For additional information, see the Capital Budget Summary published... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5124 2015–16 |
Electronic smoking devicesA vapor product is not limited to a tobacco-derived product containing nicotine, but includes any noncombustible product that employs a mechanical heating element, battery, or circuit, to heat a liquid for the purposes of... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5129 2015–16 |
Waters of the state, mgmt ofMaking uninterruptible water supplies available for domestic use through the establishment of reservations serves as an overriding consideration of the public interest. When establishing levels and flows, Ecology must reserve... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5131 2015–16 |
Skagit instream flow ruleThe Skagit River Basin Instream Resources Protection Program Rule (WAC 173-503) is contrary to the Legislature's intent to create a water resource plan securing sufficient water to meet the needs of the people, natural... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5134 2015–16 |
Instream flows/base, minimumLevels and flows established by Ecology will not affect any permit-exempt groundwater withdrawal, even if withdrawal would conflict with base flows necessary to preserve instream resources and values. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5135 2015–16 |
Groundwater uses/Skagit flowAs of the effective date of this section, existing permit exempt groundwater uses established between April 14, 2001, and October 3, 2013, within WRIAs 3 and 4, will not be subject to interruption from the Skagit river basin... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5136 2015–16 |
Instream flow rule, newEcology must repeal the Skagit river basin instream flow rule in entirety. Ecology must then initiate rulemaking to adopt a new rule, ensuring ample opportunity for public input and thorough analysis of the economic costs of... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5168 2015–16 |
Ag lands/shoreline mgmt actThe definition of agricultural land is clarified. Agricultural activities conducted on the land include both activities actually and those potentially conducted on the land. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5169 2015–16 |
Ag land conversion/GMADesignated agricultural land must neither be converted to wetland or fish habitat nor subject to tidal inundation. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5170 2015–16 |
Ag land conversion/GMA, SMAUnder both GMA and SMA, designated agricultural land must neither be converted to wetland or fish habitat nor subject to tidal inundation. The definition of agricultural land under SMA is clarified. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5206 2015–16 |
Audits finding noncomplianceSeveral steps are mandated if the State Auditor finds, in an audit, that an agency has not complied with state law. Within 30 days of receiving an audit finding that it has not complied with state law, the audited agency must... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5232 2015–16 |
Indigent defenseThe local courts must determine if a defendant is either indigent or indigent and able to contribute to defense costs based on the defendant's financial information. The defendant provides financial information in a sworn... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5233 2015–16 |
Notice against trespassDefines "posting in a conspicuous manner," in the context of criminal trespass statutes, to include posting signs or the use of orange paint marks. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5234 2015–16 |
Miniature hobby boilersExempts miniature hobby boilers from inspection requirements and other provisions if the miniature hobby boiler is already certified or receives certification before being placed into service. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5237 2015–16 |
Public collective bargainingThe 30-day window for questioning representation is changed to a 90-day window as follows: for state employees, from 120–90 days to 150–60 days; for marine employees, from 120–90 days to 180–90 days; and for all other... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5243 2015–16 |
Resident'l habilitation ctrsRemoves the requirement that the Yakima Valley School (YVS) close when the census of permanent residents reaches 16 persons. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5248 2015–16 |
Liquor industry membersDomestic wineries, breweries, and microbreweries may also perform enhanced packaging promotions, such as bottle engravings, as part of their personal services. Domestic breweries or microbreweries may also conduct personal... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5260 2015–16 |
Cider makers/wine c. assmntLegislative findings state that the commission's efforts are, by definition, focused on vinifera wine grape growers and producers. The Legislature finds that the cider industry requires its own unique marketing efforts and the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5298 2015–16 |
Municipal waters, diversionMakes a legislative finding that it is in the overriding considerations of the public interest for the Department of Ecology to make certain uninterruptable municipal water supplies available for appropriation between river... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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