Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Liz Lovelett
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5619 2021–22 |
Kelp & eelgrass conservationDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a Native Kelp Forest and Eelgrass Meadow Health and Conservation Plan (Plan). | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5702 2021–22 |
Donor human milk coverageRequires certain group health plans and Medicaid to provide coverage for donor human milk for inpatient use when medically necessary and other conditions are met. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5793 2021–22 |
State boards, etc./stipendsAuthorizes stipends and reimbursement of other expenses for eligible individuals participating in class one groups. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5874 2021–22 |
Military student residencyExpands residency for in-state tuition purposes for active duty military, National Guard, reservists, veteran, and dependent students. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5615 2021–22 |
State sportDesignates pickleball as the official state sport. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 28, 2022 |
| SB 5722 2021–22 |
Greenhouse gases/buildingsRequires the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to adopt energy management and benchmarking requirements by rule for certain commercial buildings more than 20,000 but not more than 50,000 square feet and multifamily residential... | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| SB 5974 2021–22 |
Transportation resourcesProvides direction and requirements on the spending for a portion of the funding generated under the Climate Commitment Act. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| SB 5975 2021–22 |
Additive transp. fundingMakes additive transportation appropriations for the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| SB 5085 2021–22 |
Electric motorcycles/feesLowers the additional annual electric vehicle registration renewal fee on electric motorcycles from $150 to $30. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5566 2021–22 |
Independent youth housingExpands the eligibility of the Independent Youth Housing Program to include youth who were formerly dependent at any time, who are under the age of 25, and youth receiving Extended Foster Care services. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5600 2021–22 |
Apprenticeship programsRequires the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (Council) to establish industry sector-based platforms that promote industry review and collaboration for existing and newly registered apprenticeship programs. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5714 2021–22 |
Solar canopies tax deferralDefers state and local sales and uses taxes on a qualified solar canopy, including labor and services rendered in the planning, installation, and construction of the project, that is located in a qualifying commercial center. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5790 2021–22 |
Community support servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a school to work program and a statewide council to connect high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to services provided by... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5814 2021–22 |
Child abuse/medical eval.Requires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to cover the costs for the examination of a suspected victim of Assault of a Child, subject to appropriation. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5855 2021–22 |
Campaign funds/child careSpecifies that expenses for child care or other direct caregiving responsibilities that are incurred as a direct result of a candidate's campaign activities are an example of out-of-pocket expenses for which candidates may be... | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5868 2021–22 |
Public fac. tax/housingAdds affordable workforce housing as an authorized use of moneys collected from the rural county public facilities sales and use tax. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5078 2021–22 |
Large capacity magazinesProhibits the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, and offer for sale of large capacity magazines, subject to exemptions. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| SB 5933 2021–22 |
School seismic safety grantsEstablishes a school seismic safety grant program for school districts and state-tribal compact schools for remediation of seismic or tsunami hazards in qualifying buildings. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| SB 5504 2021–22 |
Discover pass free daysRequires the Parks and Recreation Commission to designate up to 12 days per year where access to recreation sites or lands is free. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| SB 5505 2021–22 |
Farmers market prop. tax ex.Allows public meeting halls and churches that are property tax exempt to conduct qualifying farmers markets without losing the property tax exemption. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| SB 5590 2021–22 |
Marine resources ad. councilExtends the expiration date of the Marine Resources Advisory Council until June 30, 2032. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| SB 5736 2021–22 |
Minors/behavioral healthAllows Managed Care Organizations and Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organizations to provide partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services to persons under 21 years of age within available funding. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| SB 5785 2021–22 |
Transitional food assistanceDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to provide transitional food assistance for five months to a household that ceases to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and is not in full-family sanction status. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| SB 5838 2021–22 |
Diaper subsidy/TANFProvides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Social and Health Services may make additional monthly payments to recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families with children under the age of 3, for the... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| SB 5862 2021–22 |
Commercial energy programClarifies the responsibilities of a capital provider of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) funds to include billing, collection, and enforcement of delinquent C-PACER liens or C-PACER assessment... | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |