Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6037 2017–18 |
Uniform parentage actRevises various provisions regarding establishing and challenging parentage under the Uniform Parentage Act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 6, 2018 |
| SB 6203 2017–18 |
Carbon pollutionImposes a carbon pollution tax equal to $12 per metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions on the sale or use of fossil fuels within the state of Washington and the generation or import of electricity in Washington generated using... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 2, 2018 |
| SB 6617 2017–18 |
Legislative recordsSpecifies that the Public Records Act (PRA) does not apply to the Legislative branch. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 1, 2018 |
| SB 5140 2017–18 |
Workplaces/gender pay equityModifies the Equal Pay Act to prohibit discrimination in compensation, which includes discretionary and nondiscretionary wages and benefits; describe when employees are similarly employed; and provide a defense where a pay... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5345 2017–18 |
Imagine license platesCreates the Imagine special license plate. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5441 2017–18 |
Invol. treatment proceduresProhibits a person from possessing a firearm for six months following detention for 72 hours under the Involuntary Treatment Act on the basis that the person presents a likelihood of serious harm. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5689 2017–18 |
Immigrants in the workplaceEnacts the Keep Washington Working Act. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5993 2017–18 |
Com & tech college employeesAuthorizes boards of trustees of community and technical colleges to provide additional compensation to academic employees that exceeds the amount or percentage established by the Legislature. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6089 2017–18 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee (Committee) to issue up to $2,930,230,000 in general obligation bonds to finance projects in the 2017-19 Capital Budget, and to pay issuance and bond sale expenses. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6114 2017–18 |
Juvenile rehab./identicardsRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to provide an identicard for the actual cost of production to a youth releasing from a juvenile institution or facility operated by the Department of Social and Health Services... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6297 2017–18 |
Incomp. for trial/firearmsRequires the court to determine whether a defendant has a history of violent acts when dismissing nonfelony charges based on incompetency to stand trial. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6314 2017–18 |
Senior & disabled prop taxesAllows city and county levy lid lift amounts to be fully exempted under the senior citizen and retired person property tax exemption program when the lid lift amount is identified in the ordinance placing the lid lift on a ballot. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6592 2017–18 |
State government T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to state government. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| SB 6103 2017–18 |
Federal land conveyancesEstablishes the state's policy as generally discouraging transfers of federal public lands in Washington. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2018 |
| SB 6090 2017–18 |
Capital budget 2017-2019Authorizes new appropriations of $4.2 billion for capital projects in the 2017-19 fiscal biennium, $2.77 billion is financed with state general obligation bonds. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 2, Laws of 2018 |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| SB 6469 2017–18 |
Opioid medications/schoolsIncreases access to opioid overdose medication at kindergarten through twelfth grade schools and institutions of higher education. Strengthens public health surveillance by requiring collection and reporting of certain opioid... | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| SB 6423 2017–18 |
Internet/net neutralityProhibits Internet service providers from blocking, throttling, or engaging in paid prioritization of lawful Internet content. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 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 6352 2017–18 |
Basic education/full fundingModifies salary provisions. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 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 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 6200 2017–18 |
Primary election ageAllows persons who are 17-years old, but will be 18-years old by the general election, to vote in primary elections. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6144 2017–18 |
Student assessment reqs.Maintains the requirement for school districts to administer the state assessments in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science as required by the federal law. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| SB 5021 2017–18 |
Military members/pro bonoEstablishes an office for military and veteran legal assistance within the Attorney General’s Office, which may not provide criminal legal assistance. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5032 2017–18 |
Family & med leave insuranceProvides benefits for individuals on leave for a family member's serious health condition, an individual's own serious health condition, a child's birth or placement of a child, or a military exigency. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |