Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Perry Dozier
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5912 2025–26 |
Indigent defense task forceReinstates the Indigent Defense Task Force to study the current system for providing representation to persons who could not otherwise afford counsel. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5970 2025–26 |
Senior citizen centers/taxMakes the property tax exemption for multipurpose senior citizen centers permanent. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | 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 5977 2025–26 |
Child near fatality reviewsRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to issue a report on the results of any child near fatality review that is conducted within 180 days of the conclusion of that report, unless an extension has been... | Nikki Torres (R-15) | 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 6013 2025–26 |
Ski areas and winter sportsUpdates equipment terms for ski lift devices that are inspected by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 6247 2025–26 |
School financial managementEstablishes new budget evaluation and support duties for educational service districts (ESDs), including evaluating the sustainability of each school district budget and providing additional supports to school districts in... | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 6297 2025–26 |
Behavioral health staffingExcludes temporary staffing services provided to nonprofit behavioral health entities from the definition a retail sale subject to retail sales tax and retailing business and occupation tax. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 6323 2025–26 |
Survivor insurance/LEOFFExpands medical premium reimbursement for survivors of Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ Retirement System Plan 2 members killed in the course of employment. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5046 2025–26 |
Kimchi dayDesignates November 22nd as Kimchi Day. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 26, 2026 |
| SB 5170 2025–26 |
DNR boundary line surveysEstablishes notice and comment requirements related to Department of Natural Resources land surveys. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 26, 2026 |
| SB 5328 2025–26 |
Earned wage access servicesCreates a licensure framework for employer-integrated earned wage access services to be regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 26, 2026 |
| SB 5839 2025–26 |
County ferry districtsRemoves the limitation on county ferry districts that the ferry service provided be passenger-only. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 26, 2026 |
| SB 5979 2025–26 |
Dependency/substance abuseDirects the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to establish policies for the initiation of dependency proceedings. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 26, 2026 |
| SB 6082 2025–26 |
Student financial aid fraudRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, using existing resources, to conduct a performance audit and report to the Legislature regarding fraud in Washington's financial aid programs by December 1, 2027. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 26, 2026 |
| SB 6249 2025–26 |
Stalking/DOC supervisionRequires the Department of Corrections to supervise any individual that is convicted of stalking. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 26, 2026 |
| SB 5932 2025–26 |
Alternative jet fuelRequires the preferential business and occupation or public utility tax rates (preferential rates) and associated credits for certain manufacturing or other activities relating to alternative jet fuel (AJF) to take effect by... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2026 |
| SB 6348 2025–26 |
Tax voluntary disclosureCodifying the voluntary disclosure tax program and authorizing temporary tax amnesty. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2026 |
| SB 6318 2025–26 |
Commercial shellfish feesEstablishes fee maximums for the annual shellfish operation license fees, biotoxin testing fees, and export certificate fee. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2026 |
| SB 6345 2025–26 |
Transportation contractingMaking transportation projects on state-owned highways subject to certain contracting conditions. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2026 |
| SB 5853 2025–26 |
Public official notificationCreates the statewide emergency public official notification system which alerts all public officials upon confirmation of a targeted threat to any public official. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2026 |
| SB 6209 2025–26 |
Financial aid awards/privateRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council to develop a gainful employment standard for private, for-profit, institutions to participate in state financial aid programs. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2026 |
| SB 6217 2025–26 |
College grant/credential prgAllows an eligible individual enrolled in an eligible postsecondary nondegree credential program to qualify for the Washington College Grant. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2026 |
| SB 6336 2025–26 |
Less restrictive alt./areasProhibiting sexually violent predators from being placed in less restrictive alternatives located in areas with a high concentration of children. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2026 |
| SB 6337 2025–26 |
Less restrictive alt/schoolsProhibiting sexually violent predators from being placed in less restrictive alternatives within 500 feet of, or with a sight line to, certain facilities or schools. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2026 |