Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marko Liias
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5454 2025–26 |
Dairy inspection programExtends the expiration date for the assessment on milk processed in the state from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2031. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5458 2025–26 |
Newspaper tax preferenceSpecifies that if a printing and publishing business is found ineligible for the business and occupation tax exemption, a tax rate of 0.484 percent applies. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5474 2025–26 |
Organic, etc. agricultureDirects the Washington State Department of Agriculture to develop an Organic Agriculture Action Plan. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5479 2025–26 |
Open space incidental useAdds agritourism activities as an allowable use under the Open Space Property Tax Program. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5482 2025–26 |
Use of dogs to huntRemoves the exemption allowing an employee or agents of a county to hunt black bear, cougar, or bobcat with the aid of a dog. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5515 2025–26 |
Community solarConcerning fair access to community solar. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5526 2025–26 |
Tobacco, nicotine, & vaporConcerning the regulation of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5544 2025–26 |
County local roadsConcerning county local roads. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5551 2025–26 |
School library info and techProvides that each student must have access to a School Library Information and Technology Program, as determined by the board of directors in a policy and procedure consistent with certain requirements including that it is... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5553 2025–26 |
Multifamily housing/taxProviding a sales and use tax incentive for multifamily affordable housing. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5560 2025–26 |
State clamDesignates the Pacific razor clam as the official clam of the state of Washington. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5562 2025–26 |
Students/apprenticeshipsConcerning students attending approved apprenticeship programs. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5567 2025–26 |
Natural resources careersDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to select a private sector, nonprofit partner to continue and expand the operations of an existing program to engage youth in sustainable natural resource systems,... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5592 2025–26 |
Zero emissions vehicles/saleAllows for direct sales of zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs) by manufacturers in specified circumstances, provides for a ZEV Technician Training and Infrastructure Grants Program, and requires a report to the Legislature on ZEV sales. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5601 2025–26 |
Alternative jet fuelsDirects the Office of Renewable Fuels, subject to appropriation, to develop an Alternative Jet Fuel (AJF) Infrastructure Competitive Grant Program for certain qualifying projects. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5602 2025–26 |
Cardiac and stroke outcomesImproving cardiac and stroke outcomes. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5604 2025–26 |
Transit-oriented developmentEstablishes a new 20-year Multi-Family Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program for projects located within a station area. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5612 2025–26 |
Multiunit housing/SEPAAmends the categorical exemption for all project actions that propose to develop one or more residential housing or middle housing units within a city west of the crest of the Cascade Mountains with a population of 700,000 or... | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5613 2025–26 |
Residential developmentDirects the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to develop and publish model code provisions that contain clear and objective standards. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5614 2025–26 |
Impact feesSets the impact fees at the rate adopted by the local government at the time a fully completed permit application is submitted. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5620 2025–26 |
Foster care/rights of childDeclares that it is the stated intent of the Legislature to improve the health, well-being, and safety of children and youth in foster care by providing a statutory declaration and notification of certain rights. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5622 2025–26 |
Diet pills and supplementsProhibits the offer, sale, or promotional giveaway of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to a person under 18 years of age. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5629 2025–26 |
Prosthetic limb coverageRequires large group health plans, except those offered to public employees, to provide coverage for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic devices. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5695 2025–26 |
Young driver safetyImplements mandatory driver training education for persons 18 to 19 years old beginning January 1, 2027, with an ongoing incremental mandate for the next oldest cohorts every January 1st through the age of 24. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5717 2025–26 |
Driver course/work zonesRequires new driver's license applicants under the age of 26, beginning May 1, 2026, to pass an online work zone and first responder safety course. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |