Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6075 2017–18 |
Online political advertisingClarifies that small online political advertising must include the sponsor's name. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6089 2017–18 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee (Committee) to issue up to $2,930,230,000 in general obligation bonds to finance projects in the 2017-19 Capital Budget, and to pay issuance and bond sale expenses. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6099 2017–18 |
Orca captivityProvides the circumstances under which a person is guilty of the misdemeanor unlawful orca captivity. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6114 2017–18 |
Juvenile rehab./identicardsRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to provide an identicard for the actual cost of production to a youth releasing from a juvenile institution or facility operated by the Department of Social and Health Services... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6150 2017–18 |
Opioid use disorderModifies the protocols for using medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6246 2017–18 |
School district bonds, 55%Lowers voter approval threshold to 55 percent for school districts to issue general obligation capital bonds, levy taxes to pay off the bonds. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6253 2017–18 |
Renewable energy standardRequires all electric utilities and market customers to reduce the total number of megawatt hours (MWh) from fossil fuel generating resources with specific target dates for achieving progress and establishes fines for non-compliance. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6266 2017–18 |
Loot boxes in gamesRequires the Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) to conduct a study of the use of loot boxes in online games or apps. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6297 2017–18 |
Incomp. for trial/firearmsRequires the court to determine whether a defendant has a history of violent acts when dismissing nonfelony charges based on incompetency to stand trial. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6345 2017–18 |
Hydraulic fracturingImposes a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas until December 31, 2028. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6387 2017–18 |
Child interview recordingsRequires audio and video recordings of child forensic interviews in child abuse and neglect cases to be subject to a court protective order, while exempting such recordings from the Public Records Act (PRA) except by court order. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6396 2017–18 |
Perfluorinated chemicalsRequires the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to conduct an alternative s assessment of safer alternatives to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFASs) for specific food packaging applications. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6424 2017–18 |
Electric & nat gas companiesRequires the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and electrical and gas companies to consider a greenhouse gas (GHG) planning adder when evaluating and establishing conservation policies, programs, and targets. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6610 2017–18 |
Environment T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to environment. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 13, 2018 |
| SB 6603 2017–18 |
Energy T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to energy. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2018 |
| SB 6048 2017–18 |
Tobacco & vapor products/ageRaises the age at which a person may purchase and possess cigarettes, tobacco, and vapor products from 18- to 21-years of age. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| SB 6488 2017–18 |
Internet ticket salesRequires businesses reselling tickets to be licensed by the Department of Licensing (DOL). | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| SB 6594 2017–18 |
Climate T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to climate. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| SB 5110 2017–18 |
Youth voter reg. info.Permits persons at least 16 years of age to register to vote. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| SB 6103 2017–18 |
Federal land conveyancesEstablishes the state's policy as generally discouraging transfers of federal public lands in Washington. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2018 |
| SB 6503 2017–18 |
Child support pass-throughRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to pass through a portion of child support collections for families receiving assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2018 |
| SB 6078 2017–18 |
Inmate apprenticeship prog.Establishes an apprenticeship pilot program at the Monroe Correctional Complex. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| SB 6090 2017–18 |
Capital budget 2017-2019Authorizes new appropriations of $4.2 billion for capital projects in the 2017-19 fiscal biennium, $2.77 billion is financed with state general obligation bonds. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 2, Laws of 2018 |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| SB 6446 2017–18 |
Internet transparencyRequires providers of broadband Internet access services to publicly disclose information regarding the network management practices, performance, and commercial terms of its broadband internet services. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| SB 6374 2017–18 |
History day programTransfers administration and coordination of the Washington History Day Program (Program) from the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), effective July 1, 2018. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |