Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6049 2017–18 |
High capacity magazinesProhibits the manufacture, possession, sale, or transfer of a large capacity magazine (LCM) with the capacity of holding more than ten rounds of ammunition, unless the possession falls within one of the stated exceptions. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6082 2017–18 |
Labor bargaining/neutralityMakes it an unfair labor practice for an employer to not maintain neutrality with regard to employees seeking to exercise their collective bargaining rights. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6092 2017–18 |
Automatic voter registrationAuthorizes 16 and 17-year olds to register to vote at the Department of Licensing (DOL), designated agencies, electronically, and by mail. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6104 2017–18 |
Scientific informationProhibits a licensing entity from taking disciplinary action against an employee who takes certain actions. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6105 2017–18 |
Reproductive health accessRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to administer a program to reimburse for the cost of certain services, drugs, devices, products and procedures for individuals who can become pregnant and would be eligible for Medicaid... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5037 2017–18 |
DUI 4th offense/felonyRaises the classification of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (PC) from a gross misdemeanor to felony upon the fourth, rather than fifth, offense. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 335, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5289 2017–18 |
Distracted drivingReplaces current laws that prohibit the use of a hand-held cellular phone and texting while driving with a prohibition on a driver using a personal electronic device with his or her hands while driving to conduct a range of activities. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5030 2017–18 |
Trafficking, etc/time limitsExtends the statute of limitations for trafficking crimes to ten years after the crime is committed, unless the victim is under the age of eighteen years old when the crime occurs. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5357 2017–18 |
Outdoor early learning progsEstablishes a 4-year pilot project to license outdoor, nature-based early learning and child care programs. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5404 2017–18 |
Sunscreen/schoolsAllows students, parents, and school personnel to possess and apply sunscreen products while on school property, at a school-related event or activity, or summer camp. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5481 2017–18 |
Breast cancer coverage info.Requires the Health Care Authority and the Department of Health (DOH) to implement a campaign to educate breast cancer patients about the availability of insurance coverage for breast reconstruction and prostheses. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5241 2017–18 |
Foster care & homeless ed.Requires school districts to grant and consolidate partial credit and coursework to eliminate academic and nonacademic barriers for homeless students and students in foster care. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5023 2017–18 |
Schools/excess leviesDelays for one year changes to the formulas for calculating school districts' maximum maintenance and operation levy authority, and corresponding local effort assistance. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2017 |
Mar 15, 2017 |
| SB 6328 2015–16 |
Vapor productsCreates a comprehensive regulatory scheme governing commerce in vapor products that establishes statutory provisions pertaining to: (a) licensing and fee requirements for vapor products distributors, retailers, and Internet... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Apr 19, 2016 |
| HB 1682 2015–16 |
Homeless studentsEstablishes a competitive grant program to evaluate and award grants to school districts to pilot increased identification of homeless students and the capacity to provide support. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6360 2015–16 |
Traffic fines consolidationTasks the Office of the Attorney General (AGO) with convening a workgroup to provide input and feedback on the development of a plan and program for statewide consolidation of an individual's traffic-based financial... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 1999 2015–16 |
Foster youth edu outcomesMoves responsibility for the demonstration sites to improve educational outcomes for foster youth from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 30, 2016 |
| SB 6273 2015–16 |
Schools/safe technology useRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop best practices and recommendations for instruction on digital citizenship, Internet safety, and media literacy, in consultation with stakeholders. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6354 2015–16 |
Reverse transfer agreementsRequires the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to develop and adopt plans to facilitate reverse transfer policies by December 31, 2017. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6519 2015–16 |
TelemedicineCreates the Collaborative for the Advancement of Telemedicine at the University of Washington to recommend ways to improve reimbursement and access to services and to identify resources related to telemedicine. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6569 2015–16 |
Patient out-of-pocket costsCreates the Task Force on High Patient Out-of-Pocket Costs. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6601 2015–16 |
WA college savings programEstablishes the Washington College Savings Program (WCSP) alongside the Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program, more commonly known as the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program, to be administered by the... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 1136 2015–16 |
Employmnt after govt serviceProhibits certain former state officials and employees from lobbying or attempting to influence state government within one year of leaving public service. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1173 2015–16 |
Physician noncompete agrmntsProhibits employment or other professional contracts with physicians and osteopathic physicians that restrict the person's right to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in a geographic area for a period of time after... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1258 2015–16 |
Detention decision reviewEstablishes a process allowing an immediate family member, guardian, or conservator to petition the court for review of a designated mental health professional's decision not to seek a person's detention under the Involuntary... | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |