Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5405 2023–24 |
LCB subpoena authorityGrants the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) subpoena authority for the production of: (1) books, records, and documents held under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act or the Washington State Medical Use of Cannabis Act; and... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5438 2023–24 |
Supportive relationshipsRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to administer their oversight functions in a manner that is aware of, nurtures, and protects significant relationships in the lives... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5598 2023–24 |
Horses/fundingRequires a one-time appropriation of $1.35 million from the General Fund to the Washington Horse Racing Commission Operating Account during the 2024 state fiscal year. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5600 2023–24 |
Universal communications prgExtends the expiration date of the state Universal Communications Services Program by one year. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5602 2023–24 |
Hearing examiners/countiesAuthorizes a county board of equalization to employ a hearing examiner that resides outside the county in which the board members reside under certain circumstances. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5610 2023–24 |
Used vehicle warrantiesEnacts the Used Motor Vehicles Express Warranties Act, requiring used motor vehicle dealers to provide an express warranty for used motor vehicles in specific circumstances. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5626 2023–24 |
K-12 media literacyDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to integrate media literacy skills and content knowledge into relevant state learning standards, as the state learning standards are revised. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5662 2023–24 |
Cannabis employeesCreates the Cannabis Employee Job Retention Act to be administered by the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5677 2023–24 |
Walla Walla sweet onion dayRecognizes July 10th of each year as Walla Walla Sweet Onion Day. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5684 2023–24 |
Small works rostersDefines small business to mean a business that is certified by the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE). | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5691 2023–24 |
Resource & assess. centersAllows resource and assessment centers (RACs) to be financially dependent on the state to operate. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5711 2023–24 |
College grant eligibilityExtends eligibility for the Washington College Grant from five years or 125 percent of the published length of the student's program to six years or 150 percent of the published length of the student's program. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5716 2023–24 |
In-home services surveysDirects the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a performance audit of the on-site monitoring, state licensure, and validation surveys performed on in-home services agencies. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5723 2023–24 |
Even-numbered year electionsAuthorizes and sets procedures for cities and towns to hold their regular elections in even-numbered years. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5726 2023–24 |
Prevailing wage/public worksRequires prevailing wage rates to be determined by the rate paid to the majority of laborers, workers, and mechanics in trades or occupations that have collective bargaining agreements. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5736 2023–24 |
Workforce shortagesSpecifies that a portion of the funds in the Workforce Education Investment Account must only be used for higher education programs in advanced computing or a related field. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5751 2023–24 |
Nonhighway vehiclesModifies the definition of wheeled all-terrain vehicle. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5770 2023–24 |
Property taxIncreases the property tax revenue limit for local property taxes. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5777 2023–24 |
Unemp ins/strikes & lockoutsDeletes a provision that disqualifies employees in a multi-employer bargaining unit from unemployment insurance benefits when the employees have been locked out following a strike against the employers in the bargaining unit. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5779 2023–24 |
Sunshine committeeRequires the public records exemptions accountability committee to meet four times annuall y , modifying the current requirement to meet quarterly. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5791 2023–24 |
DUI/oral fluid evaluationRequires the Washington State Patrol to establish a pilot program to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of oral fluid roadside information used as part of driving under the influence law enforcement. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5807 2023–24 |
Housing authoritiesAllows a joint housing authority to be formed by two or more city governments without county legislative authority authorization. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5827 2023–24 |
Superior court/WhatcomIncreases the authorized number of superior court judges in Whatcom County from four to five. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5847 2023–24 |
Prorate & fuel tax collect.Provides additional authority to the Department of Licensing (DOL) to enforce fuel tax requirements. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5851 2023–24 |
Holocaust and genocide edu.Designates April as International Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month to provide space for formal recognition of the Holocaust and other examples of genocide and crimes against humanity. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |