Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5024 2023–24 |
K-12 education/parent rightsRequires school districts and public schools to post certain assessment results on the home page or landing page of their websites. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5026 2023–24 |
Insurance producer educationRemoves pre-licensing education requirements for first-time resident insurance producer licensee applicants. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5027 2023–24 |
American dream homesAuthorizes a person to request a permit until December 31, 2033, for an American Dream Home to encourage the development of single family homes for low-income housing. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5029 2023–24 |
School district boardsEmpowering school district boards of directors. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5030 2023–24 |
Hog fuel/tax exemptionChanging the expiration date for the sales and use tax exemption of hog fuel to comply with the 2045 deadline for fossil fuel-free electrical generation in Washington state and to protect jobs with health care and retirement... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5031 2023–24 |
Special ed safety net awardsRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to distribute safety net awards to school districts with fewer than 2,000 students on a quarterly basis for high-need students served by out-of-state nonpublic... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5034 2023–24 |
Vehicular pursuitsConcerning the authority for a peace officer to engage in a vehicular pursuit. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5035 2023–24 |
Controlled sub. possessionClassifies possession of a counterfeit substance as a class C felony. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5037 2023–24 |
Natural gas/energy codeEnsuring that the Washington state energy code may not prohibit the use of natural gas in buildings. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5038 2023–24 |
K-12 empl. notice deadlinesChanges the deadline for notice of nonrenewal of certificated educator contracts from May 15th to June 1st. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5039 2023–24 |
Wildfires/electric utilitiesDirects the Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with the Energy Resilience and Emergency Management Office, to contract with a consultant to recommend an electric utility wildfire mitigation plan (plan) format and... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5040 2023–24 |
Enhanced docs/citizenshipRequiring notation on enhanced documents that the holder of the document has demonstrated the citizenship requirements sufficient to register to vote. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5042 2023–24 |
Vascular neck restraintsAuthorizing the use of vascular neck restraints. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5043 2023–24 |
Power plant long-term policyRecognizing that power plants that comply with the state greenhouse gas emissions performance standard are consistent with Washington's long-term policy for electricity. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5044 2023–24 |
PT & OT service corporationsExpanding opportunities for physical therapy and occupational therapy professionals to form professional service corporations. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5047 2023–24 |
Voting rights actAllows recovery of costs incurred by claimants who file a notice of intent to challenge a political subdivision's election system under the Washington Voting Rights Act (WVRA) to conduct research supporting the notice if the... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5049 2023–24 |
Firearm theftConcerning firearm theft. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5052 2023–24 |
Leasehold tax/arenas, etc.Creates a Leasehold Excise Tax (LET) exemption for leasehold interests in the public or entertainment areas of arenas with a seating capacity of at least 4000 and meeting several other requirements. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5053 2023–24 |
Insurance sublimitsRequires a statement to be included on the declarations page of residential insurance policies regarding sublimits of coverage. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5054 2023–24 |
Prof. learning communitiesEncourages school districts to establish a school calendar that provides up to four hours each week for certificated instructional staff to engage in professional learning communities (PLCs) during the school day. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5055 2023–24 |
Private prison contractingConcerning repealing an unconstitutional ban on contracting with private prisons in the state of Washington pursuant to the 9th circuit ruling in The Geo Group v. Newsom. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5057 2023–24 |
Energy standards/commercialDelays by one year the Tier 1 covered buildings energy use intensity target reporting schedule required to comply with the State Energy Performance Standard (Standard). | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5059 2023–24 |
Prejudgment interestModifies the accrual date for interest on tort judgments for tortious conduct of public agencies, individuals, and other entities to the date the cause of action accrues with some exceptions. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5060 2023–24 |
Rental & vacant propertiesRequires rental property owners in cities with populations of 130,000 or more to register all rental and vacant housing units and report monthly rental rates with the Department of Commerce every two years. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5061 2023–24 |
Personnel recordsRequires an employer to furnish an employee with a complete, unredacted copy of their personnel file at no cost within 14 calendar days of a request. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |