Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Lovick
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5974 2025–26 |
Local law enforcementModifies eligibility requirements for sheriffs, police chiefs, and marshals. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2026 |
Apr 1, 2026 |
| SB 5925 2025–26 |
AGO investigation powersAuthorizes the Attorney General to issue civil investigative demands for documents, oral testimony, and answers to interrogatories when investigating possible violations of the United States Constitution, the Washington... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 30, 2026 |
| SB 6346 2025–26 |
Tax on millionairesImposes a 9.90 percent tax on individuals on the receipt of income exceeding $1 million beginning in calendar year 2028. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 30, 2026 |
| SB 5346 2025–26 |
Student mobile device useRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to report to the Legislature on policies and procedures adopted by public schools for limiting student use of mobile devices during instructional hours. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 25, 2026 |
| SB 5420 2025–26 |
Veteran benefits accessExpands eligibility for certain pension, retirement, and veterans' benefits based on military service. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| SB 5272 2025–26 |
School safety/penaltiesExpands the school-related crimes of Interference by Force or Violence and Intimidation by Threat of Force or Violence. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 23, 2026 |
| SB 6162 2025–26 |
Property taxConsolidates the state property tax levy into a single levy at a rate of $2.07355 per $1,000 of assessed value. | Deborah Krishnadasan (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 23, 2026 |
| SB 5855 2025–26 |
Law enf. face coveringsProhibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties, with specified exceptions. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 19, 2026 |
| SB 5068 2025–26 |
Public employ. eligibilityMakes persons legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law eligible to apply for prosecuting attorney positions and corrections officers in state correctional facilities and local jail positions. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 18, 2026 |
| SB 6011 2025–26 |
Court of appeals bailiffsAuthorizes bailiffs of the court of appeals to conduct threat assessments on behalf of court of appeals judicial officers and staff members, and to receive criminal history record information that includes nonconviction data... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 18, 2026 |
| SB 6091 2025–26 |
Real estate/exclusive marketProhibits real estate brokers from marketing the sale or lease of residential real estate to an exclusive group of buyers or brokers only, unless necessary to protect the health and safety of the owner or occupant. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 16, 2026 |
| 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 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 5188 2025–26 |
Broadband repair loansAuthorizes the Public Works Board to issue loans to assist in funding broadband infrastructure repair and replacement. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5331 2025–26 |
Insurance code violationsAuthorizes the Office of the Insurance Commissioner to order the payment of restitution in enforcement actions. | Adrian Cortes (D-18) | 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 5865 2025–26 |
Garnishment formsRemoves the statutory forms for a first and second answer to a writ of garnishment for a continuing lien on earnings, and directs the Washington Pattern Forms Committee to develop answer forms for use by parties in garnishment... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5890 2025–26 |
Reckless driving, speedExpands the conduct that constitutes Reckless Driving to include when a person drives a vehicle over the posted speed limit by a specified amount, depending on where the driving occurs. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | 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 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 6044 2025–26 |
Diwali and Bandi Chhor DivasDesignates the new moon day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik, also known as Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, as a legislatively recognized day. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | 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 6289 2025–26 |
Economic dev. strategic planRequires the Department of Commerce to develop a Statewide Economic Development and Competitiveness Strategic Plan (Plan) by June 30, 2027, and update it every five years. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5016 2025–26 |
Prearrang. funeral servicesExcludes certain funeral merchandise and transportation protection agreements from prearrangement funeral service contract requirements. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 26, 2026 |
| SB 5238 2025–26 |
Reckless driving, speedExpands the conduct that constitutes Reckless Driving to include when a person drives a vehicle more than 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 26, 2026 |