Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5009 2023–24 |
Sex ed./parent approvalRequiring parental or legal guardian approval before a child participates in comprehensive sexual health education. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5011 2023–24 |
Persistent offenders/robberyConcerning the repeal of resentencing provisions for individuals sentenced as a persistent offender due to a robbery in the second degree conviction. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5012 2023–24 |
Columbia river third bridgeRequiring the joint transportation committee to conduct a study of a third bridge over the Columbia river between southwest Washington and Oregon. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5014 2023–24 |
Emergency rules/approvalProhibiting the adoption of rules for the enforcement of gubernatorial emergency orders without legislative approval. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5016 2023–24 |
HomelessnessAddressing homelessness through providing emergency shelter, incentivizing employment of workers experiencing homelessness, and building homes for a better future. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5017 2023–24 |
Motor vehicles sales tax useDedicating the sales tax on motor vehicles to highway uses. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5018 2023–24 |
Sales tax/transp. projectsConcerning sales tax revenues of transportation projects being used for transportation purposes. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5019 2023–24 |
School safety staffRemoves restrictions on the use of allocations for classified staff providing student and staff safety. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5020 2023–24 |
Education at 6 years of ageLowers the minimum age for compulsory school attendance from eight to six years old. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5021 2023–24 |
Audiology & speech compactConcerning the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5022 2023–24 |
Drug testing equipmentRemoves equipment used to test the purity of a controlled substance from the definition of unlawful drug paraphernalia. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5024 2023–24 |
K-12 education/parent rightsRequires school districts and public schools to post certain assessment results on the home page or landing page of their websites. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5026 2023–24 |
Insurance producer educationRemoves pre-licensing education requirements for first-time resident insurance producer licensee applicants. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5027 2023–24 |
American dream homesAuthorizes a person to request a permit until December 31, 2033, for an American Dream Home to encourage the development of single family homes for low-income housing. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5029 2023–24 |
School district boardsEmpowering school district boards of directors. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5030 2023–24 |
Hog fuel/tax exemptionChanging the expiration date for the sales and use tax exemption of hog fuel to comply with the 2045 deadline for fossil fuel-free electrical generation in Washington state and to protect jobs with health care and retirement... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5031 2023–24 |
Special ed safety net awardsRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to distribute safety net awards to school districts with fewer than 2,000 students on a quarterly basis for high-need students served by out-of-state nonpublic... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5034 2023–24 |
Vehicular pursuitsConcerning the authority for a peace officer to engage in a vehicular pursuit. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5035 2023–24 |
Controlled sub. possessionClassifies possession of a counterfeit substance as a class C felony. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5037 2023–24 |
Natural gas/energy codeEnsuring that the Washington state energy code may not prohibit the use of natural gas in buildings. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5038 2023–24 |
K-12 empl. notice deadlinesChanges the deadline for notice of nonrenewal of certificated educator contracts from May 15th to June 1st. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5039 2023–24 |
Wildfires/electric utilitiesDirects the Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with the Energy Resilience and Emergency Management Office, to contract with a consultant to recommend an electric utility wildfire mitigation plan (plan) format and... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5040 2023–24 |
Enhanced docs/citizenshipRequiring notation on enhanced documents that the holder of the document has demonstrated the citizenship requirements sufficient to register to vote. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5042 2023–24 |
Vascular neck restraintsAuthorizing the use of vascular neck restraints. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5043 2023–24 |
Power plant long-term policyRecognizing that power plants that comply with the state greenhouse gas emissions performance standard are consistent with Washington's long-term policy for electricity. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |