Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6382 2017–18 |
Prop. tax reform task forceCreates a task force on state and local property tax reform. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6398 2017–18 |
College prep. programsDeclares an intent to establish a clear student-focused policy for concurrent enrollment and college preparatory programs with examination in the state that recognizes, without preference for a single program, the selection of... | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 5839 2017–18 |
Rx drug warehousing firmsCreates the Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Account to fund grants to programs that increase access to medication-assisted treatment. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6276 2017–18 |
Fuel content standardsRevises the motor fuel quality act with regard to the modernization of fuel content standards and references. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6154 2017–18 |
Elephants/traveling actStates that it is a gross misdemeanor for a person to allow the participation of an elephant in a traveling animal act. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6130 2017–18 |
Community solar gardensEstablishes requirements for the operation and administration of community solar gardens. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| SB 6146 2017–18 |
Local gov firearm regulationRepeals state law preempting local government regulations of firearms. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| SB 5029 2017–18 |
No-contact order/traffickingAuthorizes the court to issue a no-contact order limiting the defendant's access to the victim, to weapons, or imposing other pretrial release conditions. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5076 2017–18 |
School district bondsAllows a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district bonds. Takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 2 and Article VIII, section 6 of the state Constitution (S-0426/17) providing for a... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5098 2017–18 |
Flammable train speed limitsClarifies the authority of the Utility and Transportation Commission (UTC) and first class cities in regard to setting train speeds. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5115 2017–18 |
School director compensationRemoves from current law the daily compensation rate of $50 and the limit of $4,800 annually for school director compensation that school directors may receive. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5116 2017–18 |
1st class cities' retirementPermits the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) to enter into irrevocable agreements to invest the pension funds of the First Class Cities Retirement System (FCCRS). | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5160 2017–18 |
Continuity of care/Rx insur.Regulated health plans may not make certain changes to their prescription drug coverage outside of an open enrollment period. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5192 2017–18 |
Same day voter registrationAuthorizes voter registration by mail or electronically up to eight days before an election. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5219 2017–18 |
Campaign finance disclosureRequires organizations incidentally participating in Washington political campaigns to file organizational statements and periodic disclosure statements with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) if participation meets... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5248 2017–18 |
Prescribing opioidsExpands access to the Prescription Monitoring Program. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5267 2017–18 |
Voting rightsEstablishes the Washington voting rights act of 2017. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5284 2017–18 |
Marijuana advertisingProhibits marijuana licensees from using advertising that is targeted to youth and from using objects or characters that are appealing to children. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5308 2017–18 |
Religious affiliation discl.Limits an employer from requiring disclosure of an employee's religious affiliation making such requirements an unfair practice and violating Washington's Law Against Discrimination (WLAD). | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5313 2017–18 |
Civics ed. & campaign comp.Removes from current law the tax deduction for political donations or contributions. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5354 2017–18 |
Death penalty eliminationEliminates the death penalty and requires life imprisonment without possibility of release or parole as the sentence for aggravated first degree murder. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5361 2017–18 |
Opportunity scholarship progProfessional technical certificates and professional technical degrees are added to the types of programs for which students can use Washington State Opportunity Scholarship award funding. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5363 2017–18 |
Youth counsel/dependencyRequires the court to appoint an attorney to represent every child who is alleged dependent in a dependency case, regardless of the child's age. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5401 2017–18 |
Rx drug cost transparencyRequires the office of financial management to use a competitive procurement process to select a data organization to collect, verify, and summarize the prescription drug pricing data provided by issuers and manufacturers.... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5425 2017–18 |
Oil spill prevention accountRaises the oil spill administration tax from $0.04 to $0.065 per barrel. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |