Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Van De Wege
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5871 2023–24 |
Definition of veteranExpands veterans' eligibility for purposes of state benefits and services for veterans. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2024 |
| SB 6218 2023–24 |
Dental only plansRequires health carriers to submit information related to dental loss ratio for dental-only plans to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2024 |
| SB 6230 2023–24 |
Tax increment areasAllows for the expiration of a tax increment financing (TIF) increment area prior to the sunset date if tax allocation revenues are no longer necessary or obligated to pay any bonded indebtedness issued solely to fund the... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2024 |
| SB 5517 2023–24 |
Water resource mitigationEstablishes that hydraulic continuity between groundwater and a surface water source with unmet minimum flows or that is closed to further appropriation is not, in and of itself, a basis on which to deny an application to... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| SB 6169 2023–24 |
Law enf. & military/firearmsIncreasing the potential pool of law enforcement hires by allowing active and retired law enforcement and military personnel to import certain firearms for personal use. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| SB 6107 2023–24 |
Construction/sanitary cond.Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt rules to address safety and health issues for construction workers who menstruate or express milk, including requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6112 2023–24 |
Donated food items/B&O taxProvides a ten year business and occupation tax credit for food items donated to a food bank by a food retailer. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6119 2023–24 |
Law enforcement use of forceConcerning use of force by law enforcement. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6144 2023–24 |
Prescribing psychologistsDirects the Department of Health to certify psychologists who have completed special education, training, and supervised experience as prescribing psychologists. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6145 2023–24 |
Small fire districts/leaveConcerning continued health benefits during paid family and medical leave for firefighters of small fire districts. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6041 2023–24 |
False information/ethicsProhibiting the provision of false or misleading information under the ethics in public service act. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 6043 2023–24 |
Recreational use feesProvides that a permit, license, or any related application or processing fee issued by the Department of Natural Resources is not considered a fee for the purposes of the recreational immunity statute. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 6051 2023–24 |
Manslaughter/substancesConcerning manslaughter when certain controlled substances are sold that result in death of the user. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 6076 2023–24 |
Criminal justice local taxAllows until January 1, 2027, a county legislative authority to impose the public safety sales and use tax without voter approval. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 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 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 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 5052 2023–24 |
Leasehold tax/arenas, etc.Creates a Leasehold Excise Tax (LET) exemption for leasehold interests in the public or entertainment areas of arenas with a seating capacity of at least 4000 and meeting several other requirements. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5057 2023–24 |
Energy standards/commercialDelays by one year the Tier 1 covered buildings energy use intensity target reporting schedule required to comply with the State Energy Performance Standard (Standard). | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5074 2023–24 |
Biomarker testing coverageRequires insurance coverage for biomarker testing when supported by medical and scientific evidence. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5091 2023–24 |
Hydrogen fuel productsAuthorizes state business and occupation tax incentives for hydrogen fuel product research, development, production, and sale. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5125 2023–24 |
Future fund programDirects appropriations from the state general fund to the Washington Future Fund Account based on the number of those born into poverty in a particular year, available for eligible claimants at age 18 through 35 for the... | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | 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 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 5215 2023–24 |
Water system noticesConcerning water systems' notice to customers of public health considerations. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |