Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5146 2023–24 |
HydropowerRemoving regulatory restrictions on hydropower. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5147 2023–24 |
A/C in adult family homesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish a grant program for Medicaid-funded adult family homes for one-time costs associated with equipping the home with portable air conditioners or updating... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5148 2023–24 |
Wild and exotic animalsProhibiting the display of wild or exotic animals for public entertainment or amusement. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5149 2023–24 |
Death penaltyEnsuring that offenders who are incarcerated and commit murder may be charged with the death penalty. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5151 2023–24 |
Secretary of state exec teamCodifies the position of Chief of Staff in the Secretary of State's Office. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5154 2023–24 |
Solid waste managementRequires producers of consumer packaging and paper products to join or register with the Department of Ecology as a producer responsibility organization, subject to funding, planning, and performance requirements, to increase... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5157 2023–24 |
Water infra. projectsConcerning investments in critical water infrastructure projects. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5158 2023–24 |
State & local taxationRequires the Department of Revenue to create a public online searchable database of all taxes and tax rates in the state for each taxing district. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5159 2023–24 |
Shoreline program reviewChanges the master program review and revision cycle in the Shoreline Management Act from eight years to ten years. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5161 2023–24 |
Fur farmingProhibiting fur farming. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5162 2023–24 |
Transportation budgetMakes transportation appropriations for the 2023-25 fiscal biennium and supplemental appropriations for the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5164 2023–24 |
Transportation budget, supp.Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5167 2023–24 |
EFSEC/alt. energy processingEliminating expedited processing of alternative energy resource facilities fueled by solar or wind energy on certain designated lands before the energy facility site evaluation council. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5168 2023–24 |
Energy independence actRemoves the requirement for qualifying utilities to meet annual renewable energy targets under the Energy Independence Act. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5169 2023–24 |
Medicare/health care plansDirects the Health Care Authority to report to the Legislature by December 1, 2023, with its findings related to stakeholder engagement and affordable government self-insured plans with benefits that are equal to or richer... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5172 2023–24 |
Abortion safetyEnsuring abortion safety by providing that only physicians may perform abortions and inform women of their right to be fully informed of the inherent risks. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5174 2023–24 |
Student transportationRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to administer transportation safety net awards to school districts with excess special passenger costs for special education, homeless, and foster... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5177 2023–24 |
Organ transport vehiclesCreates an organ transport vehicle classification licensed by the Department of Health that can use lights, sirens, and signal preemption devices for transporting an emergency organ. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5178 2023–24 |
Highways/large debrisIncreases litter cleanup restitution payments for persons who litter in an amount greater than one cubic foot. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5181 2023–24 |
Medical assistantsAllows an applicant applying for certification as a medical assistant-phlebotomist or a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician to work for 180 days after the applicant's application has been filed. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5183 2023–24 |
Personal needs allowanceIncreases the personal needs allowance for clients being served in medical institutions and residential settings. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5185 2023–24 |
AbortionAddressing abortion. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5188 2023–24 |
Operating budget, supp.Makes supplemental operating budget appropriations for the 2021-2023 biennium. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5190 2023–24 |
Middle housingRequires certain cities planning under the Growth Management Act to authorize minimum development densities on lots zoned predominately for residential use and include specific provisions related to middle housing in their... | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5193 2023–24 |
Firearms/assault weaponsEstablishing firearms-related safety measures to increase public safety. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |