Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marko Liias
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6046 2025–26 |
Civil air patrolCreates a Civil Air Patrol Division (CAP) within the Washington Military Department to serve at the Governor's order. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 14, 2026 |
| SB 6087 2025–26 |
Donations for childrenIncludes religious organizations in a statute that provides limited immunity from liability for donations of children's items to needy persons free of charge, and adds strollers and car seats to covered children's items. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 14, 2026 |
| SB 6183 2025–26 |
HIV antiviral drug coverageRequires health plans, including health plans offered to public and school employees, to provide coverage for all HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization, step therapy, or any other utilization management protocols,... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 14, 2026 |
| SB 5061 2025–26 |
Public works wagesRequires public works contracts to include annual adjustments to the minimum hourly wage for laborers, workers, and mechanics based on the latest prevailing wage rate, with some exceptions, rather than basing those wages on... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5067 2025–26 |
Impaired drivingReduces the breath or blood alcohol concentration limit from 0.08 to 0.05 percent for driving, having physical control of a motor vehicle, operating a vessel, and complying with the Washington Code of Military Justice. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5203 2025–26 |
Wildlife safe passagesRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to create, in consultation with various stakeholders, the integrated wildlife habitat connectivity strategy, to... | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5286 2025–26 |
State hospitals/police costsEstablishes a community partnership program between the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the City of Medical Lake, and recognizes the existing community partnership program between the DSHS and the City of... | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5374 2025–26 |
Transportation/tribal rep.Requires specified local planning efforts to work in coordination with affected tribal governments and assess impacts on affected tribal areas. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5581 2025–26 |
Safe system approach strat.Integrates shared-use paths that are part of a state or local active transportation plan into certain highway planning, design, and construction. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5649 2025–26 |
Supply chain competitivenessCreates the Supply Chain Competitiveness Infrastructure Program (Program) to provide grants and loans to ensure successful and efficient operation of the supply chain to and from public and tribal ports. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5705 2025–26 |
Traffic infraction penaltiesDoubles the base penalty and assessment amounts for using a personal electronic device while driving for all infractions committed in a school, playground, or crosswalk speed zone, increasing the total penalty amount from $150... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5838 2025–26 |
Board of natural resourcesAdds tribal representatives to the Board of Natural Resources. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5899 2025–26 |
Chiropractic/animalsCreates a license endorsement for a licensed chiropractor to practice animal chiropractic. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5968 2025–26 |
Permitting and licensingRequires executive branch agencies and offices of statewide officials with sufficient existing resources to maintain entries for all credentials issued by the agency in the statewide credential catalog, which is created by the... | Deborah Krishnadasan (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5971 2025–26 |
Green fertilizer incentivesDirects the Washington State Department of Agriculture to establish an incentive program to promote the in-state production and use of green fertilizer. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5992 2025–26 |
Youth development fundCreates a non-appropriated, youth development fund account. | Deborah Krishnadasan (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5993 2025–26 |
Medical debt interestReplaces the 9 percent cap on prejudgment interest for medical debt with a 1 percent cap per year on new medical debt that is accrued after December 31, 2026, whether before or after an entry of judgment. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 6006 2025–26 |
Food banks/sales taxExempts food distributing organizations from retail sales tax on the purchase of certain select services. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 6031 2025–26 |
Insurance crimesModifies the Insurance Fraud Program (Program) administered by the Insurance Commissioner (Commissioner) including the Program's purpose; the Commissioner's authority; duties of insurers, licensees, organizations, agencies,... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 6070 2025–26 |
Recovery of missing personsExpands the circumstances where a law enforcement officer may be authorized by court order to install and use a pen register, trap and trace device, or cell site simulator device, including by authorizing the installation and... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 6086 2025–26 |
Judicial securityAuthorizes security personnel of the Administrative Office of the Courts to conduct threat assessments on behalf of judicial officers and to receive criminal history record information that includes nonconviction data to... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 6097 2025–26 |
Conservation futures/tribesAllows federally recognized Indian tribes to participate in the Conservation Futures program. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 6148 2025–26 |
RTA bond issues maximum termExtends the maximum term for bonds issued by a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) from 40 years to 75 years. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 6160 2025–26 |
Reports by state agenciesRepeals requirements for state agencies to submit certain reports. | Deborah Krishnadasan (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 6161 2025–26 |
Dementia informationDirects the Department of Health, where practicable and appropriate, to consider including information about dementia risk reduction in new or updated materials for the public or health professionals. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |