Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marko Liias
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5550 2023–24 |
Ferry workforce developmentDirects the Washington State Ferries (WSF) to adopt a formal strategy to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of its employee recruitment and retention efforts. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| SB 5561 2023–24 |
Law enf. community grantsExtends the expiration date for the Law Enforcement Community Engagement Grant Project (Project) from January 1, 2024, to January 1, 2029. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| SB 5683 2023–24 |
Foster care/Indian childrenAllows the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to issue a child-specific foster care license to an Indian child's family or extended family member in certain circumstances. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 22, 2023 |
| SB 5087 2023–24 |
Defects and omissionsRepeals or amends numerous statutes and chapters of law that have been identified by the Washington Supreme Court and superior court judges as containing defects or omissions in the law. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| SB 5286 2023–24 |
Paid leave premiumsModifies the statutory formula for determining the premium rates for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| SB 5452 2023–24 |
Impact fee useAdds bicycle and pedestrian facilities that were designed with multimodal commuting as an intended use as public facilities for which impact fees can be used. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| SB 5385 2023–24 |
Higher ed./workIncreases bid limits for public works projects that require competitive bidding at public institutions of higher education. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 14, 2023 |
| SB 5512 2023–24 |
Higher ed. financial reportsAdds additional measures of data to the statewide public four-year dashboard. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 14, 2023 |
| SB 5023 2023–24 |
Roadside safety measuresAllows emergency tow trucks at the scene of an accident to use rear-facing blue lights in addition to an intermittent or revolving red light. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5028 2023–24 |
Name changesAllows a person to file a name change petition in any district court, instead of only in the district court of the judicial district in which the person resides. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5041 2023–24 |
Motor carrier safetyShifts mandatory reporting to the Department of Licensing of Commercial Driver's License and Commercial Learner's Permit drug and alcohol testing results to mandatory reporting to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5179 2023–24 |
Death with dignity actExpands the health care providers authorized to perform the duties of the Death with Dignity Act (Act) to include advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5342 2023–24 |
Transit interlocal agree.Exempts transit agencies from certain interlocal agreement requirements, when procuring rolling stock through cooperative procurement schedules. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5623 2023–24 |
Hate crimesModifies the conduct that constitutes a Hate Crime offense to include when a person maliciously and intentionally assaults a victim because of the person's perception of certain characteristics about the victim. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5272 2023–24 |
Speed safety camerasAuthorizes law enforcement officers to issue a traffic infraction when it is detected through the use of a speed safety camera system (safety camera) in highway work zones through June 30, 2030. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 4, 2023 |
| SB 5003 2023–24 |
Snohomish county judgesIncreases the number of district court judges in Snohomish County from eight to nine. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2023 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
| SB 5079 2023–24 |
Tuition establishment dateRequires the Office of Financial Management to calculate, and transmit to institutions of higher education, the maximum annual increase in tuition operating fees for resident undergraduates every year by October 1. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2023 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
| SB 5142 2023–24 |
HIV medication rebate rev.Creates an account for revenue generated by HIV medications rebates and other related federal grant funds. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2023 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
| SB 5528 2021–22 |
RTA supplemental revenueAllows a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to establish one or more enhanced service zones (ESZ) within its boundaries to finance high capacity transportation system improvements directly benefiting the ESZ. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5042 2021–22 |
GMA actions effective dateProvides that the effective date of certain actions taken under the Growth Management Act (GMA) will be the later of the two following dates: 60 days after publication of notice of the action, or if a petition for review to... | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5376 2021–22 |
Education ombuds awarenessRequires public schools to annually notify parents, students, and school employees about the services available through the Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO). | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5610 2021–22 |
Rx drug cost sharingRequires certain third-party payments to count towards an enrollee's cost-sharing obligation or out-of-pocket maximum for certain health plans. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5687 2021–22 |
Traffic safetyAllows jurisdictions to establish a 20-mph speed limit on nonarterial highways without first conducting an engineering and traffic investigation. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5789 2021–22 |
Innovation challenge programEstablishes the Washington Career and College Pathways Innovation Challenge Program, administered by the Washington Student Achievement Council, to provide grants to local and regional entities to increase statewide... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5818 2021–22 |
Housing/SEPA & GMAExempts certain nonproject actions to increase housing capacity from review and appeal under both the Growth Management Act and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |