Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5257 2019–20 |
Female genital mutilationMakes it unprofessional conduct for a health care professional to perform female genital mutilation. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5261 2019–20 |
Homeless persons/city hiringRequires the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to establish a three-year pilot program for three select cities to provide job opportunities to and hire homeless persons for purposes of local beautification projects. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5269 2019–20 |
School district reorg.Creates the commission on statewide school district reorganization to develop and recommend a comprehensive plan for the reorganization of school districts and to consider and determine appeals of or alternatives to the... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5270 2019–20 |
Election dates and timelinesMoves the primary election date to the third Tuesday in May. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5283 2019–20 |
Primary election ageAllows persons who are seventeen years old, but will turn eighteen years old by the general election date, to vote in primary elections. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5289 2019–20 |
Nonprofit homeownership dev.Expands the low-income housing development property tax exemption to include qualified cooperative associates. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5292 2019–20 |
Rx drug cost transparencyRequires issuers and drug manufacturers to report certain prescription drug pricing data to a data organization contracted by the Health Care Authority (HCA). | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5293 2019–20 |
Energy efficiencyEstablishes energy performance standards for larger existing commercial buildings. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5317 2019–20 |
School safety & well-beingEstablishes a statewide network for school safety with a state center, regional centers through the educational service districts, and an advisory committee, subject to appropriations. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5342 2019–20 |
Nonbinary gender categoryRequires the terms his, her, he, and she to be interpreted as applying equally to persons identifying as nonbinary. Provides a nonbinary gender category for certain situations. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5358 2019–20 |
Housing dev./religious orgs.Requires cities and counties planning to allow for an increased density bonus for an affordable housing development located on real property owned or controlled by a religious organization. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5361 2019–20 |
Low-income housing dev. costImplements recommendations of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee's report analyzing development costs for low-income housing under the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and Housing Trust Fund programs. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5371 2019–20 |
Insulin drug pricesRequires insulin drug manufacturers to notify the Health Care Authority's Washington Prescription Drug Program (WPDP) when increasing the price of insulin by ten percent or more. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5379 2019–20 |
Parenting minors, supportsAllows minors who are parents to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families when certain requirements are met. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5382 2019–20 |
Tiny houses as ADUsAuthorizes a tiny house to be considered an accessory dwelling unit within designated urban growth areas for permanent residence purposes without being attached to or constructed within the primary dwelling unit. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5391 2019–20 |
Property sale disclosuresRequires a seller of residential real estate to disclose in writing whether the improved residential property was ever used to manufacture drugs. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5392 2019–20 |
Dental therapistsExpands access to oral health care through an evidence-based mid-level dental provider called a dental therapist. Declares an intent to follow the national commission on dental accreditation's standards for dental therapy... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5408 2019–20 |
Insurance fraud surchargeCreates the Insurance Fraud Account in the state treasury for depositing monies collected from the newly established insurance fraud surcharge. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5412 2019–20 |
Greenhouse gas/transp. fuelsDirects the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to adopt a rule establishing a Clean Fuels Program (Program) to limit greenhouse gas emissions per unit of transportation fuel energy to 10 percent below 2017 levels by 2028 and 20... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5413 2019–20 |
Pipeline for paraeducatorsRequires candidates for the Pipeline for Paraeducators Conditional Scholarship to have at least one year of class room experience. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5419 2019–20 |
Vehicle service fee adjust.Increases the service fee for changes in a vehicle title certificate and related transactions from $12 to $14. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5431 2019–20 |
Behavioral health facilitiesRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to assess community capacity to provide long-term inpatient care to involuntary patients and contract for such services to the extent that certified providers are available. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5464 2019–20 |
Opioid overdose med./schoolsPermits public schools to obtain and store opioid overdose medication. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5470 2019–20 |
Homeless youth servicesAuthorizes the use of HOPE Centers for the placement of a child in need of services and removes the limit of HOPE Center beds statewide. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5476 2019–20 |
Composting/nuisance lawsuitsConfirms that composting activities are recognized as agricultural activities and protected from nuisance lawsuits. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |