Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5258 2021–22 |
Consumer directed employersModifies the composition and voting standards for the consumer directed employer (CDE) rate-setting board in the event that the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) selects more than one CDE. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5287 2021–22 |
Afford. housing incentivesAuthorizes a 12-year extension of existing 8-year and 12-year Multi-Family Property Tax Exemptions (MFTEs) that are set to expire if they meet certain affordability requirements. | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5048 2021–22 |
Reinsurance agreementsEstablishes requirements for qualifying reinsurers located and licensed in reciprocal jurisdictions. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5119 2021–22 |
Individuals in custodyRequires the Department of Corrections to convene an unexpected fatality review team to conduct an unexpected fatality review when an incarcerated individual dies unexpectedly or a case is identified by the Office of... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5164 2021–22 |
Persistent offenders/robberyRequires a court to resentence a person serving a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of release under the "three strikes law" where the basis for the sentence is a conviction of Robbery in the second degree. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5177 2021–22 |
Sex offenses/nonmarriageRemoves nonmarriage of the victim and perpetrator as an element of certain grounds of various sex offenses, including Rape of a Child, Child Molestation, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, Rape in the second degree, and Indecent... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5249 2021–22 |
Mastery-based learningMakes various changes to a temporary mastery-based learning work group (work group), including extending its duration, assigning new duties and report requirements, and expanding its membership. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5401 2021–22 |
CTC computer science degreesAuthorizes community and technical colleges to offer Bachelor of Science degrees in computer science. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5160 2021–22 |
Landlord-tenant relationsEnds the Governor's Eviction Moratorium on June 30, 2021. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 115, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 22, 2021 |
| SB 5015 2021–22 |
Fraudulent ballot drop boxesEstablishes a gross misdemeanor for misrepresenting an unofficial ballot collection site or device as an official ballot drop box that has been established by the county auditor. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5026 2021–22 |
Cargo handling equipmentProhibits port districts and port development authorities from purchasing fully automated marine container cargo handling equipment until December 31, 2031. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5068 2021–22 |
Postpartum period/MedicaidExpands medical assistance coverage for postpartum persons from 60 days following the end a pregnancy to one year after the end of a pregnancy. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5152 2021–22 |
Vehicle and driver dataRequires the Department of Licensing to enter into a contract with an entity authorized to receive personal or identity information that must include limitations for the use of this information, requirements that the data... | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5169 2021–22 |
Provider PPE reimbursementRequires health plans to reimburse health care providers who bill for incurred personal protective equipment expenses at a rate of $6.57 for each patient encounter for the duration of the federal public health emergency... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5184 2021–22 |
K-12 foster care contactRequires each public school to establish a contact in each elementary, middle, and high school building to coordinate services and resources for students in foster care. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5228 2021–22 |
Medical training/equityRequires public medical schools to develop health equity curriculum for medical students. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5284 2021–22 |
Subminimum wage/disabilitiesProhibits the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) from issuing special certificates for subminimum wages for individuals with disabilities after July 31, 2023. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5425 2021–22 |
Unempl. extended benefitsAllows claimants of unemployment insurance to be eligible for extended benefits regardless of whether their 52-week benefit year has expired. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5431 2021–22 |
Leg. internship scholarshipEstablishes the Rosa Franklin Legislative Internship Program Scholarship, administered by the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5267 2021–22 |
Electrical work/flippingRequires persons performing electrical work on certain property offered for sale to acquire an electrical contractor license or a certified electrician to perform the work. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 14, 2021 |
| SB 5055 2021–22 |
Law enforcement grievancesEstablishes mandatory procedures for selecting arbitrators in grievance arbitrations for disciplinary actions of law enforcement personnel covered by collective bargaining agreements. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 7, 2021 |
| SB 5077 2021–22 |
Mortgage loan originatorsAllows mortgage loan originators to work from home under certain circumstances. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 7, 2021 |
| SB 5179 2021–22 |
Blood donationAuthorizes a person between the ages of 16 and 17 years old to donate blood, including donation through apheresis, in any voluntary and noncompensatory blood program with permission from the person's parent or legal guardian. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 7, 2021 |
| SB 5272 2021–22 |
Liquor & cannabis board feesWaives fees for certain liquor licenses administered by the Liquor and Cannabis Board for a period of one year. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2021 |
Feb 28, 2021 |
| SB 6065 2019–20 |
Blockchain work groupEstablishes the Washington blockchain work group (work group) for the purpose of examining various potential applications of blockchain technology. | Senator (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |