Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marko Liias
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5783 2019–20 |
Gold star license platesRequires gold star license plates to be issued without payment of vehicle license fees, license plate fees, and motor vehicle excise taxes. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5784 2019–20 |
Legislative branch recordsDefines records prepared, owned, used, or retained by the legislative branch as public records. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5803 2019–20 |
Career & tech. ed. resourcesProvides that districts must use excess career and technical education (CTE) funding for particular CTE purposes. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5805 2019–20 |
Afford. care act protectionsCodifies various provisions included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into state law. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5810 2019–20 |
Working families' tax creditExpands the eligibility and benefits of the Working Families Tax Exemption Program. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5812 2019–20 |
Accessory dwelling unitsRequires cities and counties to adopt ordinances that authorize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within designated urban growth areas by June 1, 2021, and establishes certain regulatory requirements that must be included. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5813 2019–20 |
Arena projects/taxesProvides for the deferral of state and local sales and use taxes for eligible projects that may include a qualifying arena and associated parking structures, plazas, tunnels and public spaces, or an ice hockey practice facility. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5821 2019–20 |
K-12 national cert. bonusesProvides equitable bonuses to K-12 instructional staff who attain national certification through professional organizations. | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5822 2019–20 |
Universal health care systemCreates a work group on establishing a universal health care system in Washington. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5836 2019–20 |
Nursing home rates/inflationChanges the rate rebase of the direct care and indirect care components of the nursing home payment methodology from even-numbered calendar years to annually, beginning on July 1, 2019. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5853 2019–20 |
School constructionMakes phased changes to the Student Space Allocation (SSA) and the Funding Assistance Percentage (FAP), two of the funding formula components of the School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP), beginning July 1, 2019, and... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5854 2019–20 |
State recycling systemDirects the Department of Ecology (DOE) to conduct a statewide, coordinated public outreach and education campaign related to sustainable recycling practices. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5870 2019–20 |
Short-term rentalsRequires short term rental operators and platforms to obtain a business license, maintain a certain level of liability insurance, pay applicable taxes, and provide certain information to guests. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5877 2019–20 |
Crew size on certain trainsEstablishes minimum crew size requirements for freight and passenger trains and trains carrying hazardous materials. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5878 2019–20 |
Railroad employee work hoursRequires railroad carriers to observe rules limiting the hours of service for individuals performing yardmaster duties. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5879 2019–20 |
Railroad workersProhibits railroad carriers from disciplining employees due to layoff resulting from illness or injury. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5884 2019–20 |
Evergreen promise pilotCreates the Evergreen Promise Pilot Program providing scholarships equivalent to the cost of tuition and fees plus a stipend to students in a select cohort in pilot high schools. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5891 2019–20 |
Adult diploma programEstablishes the Washington Adult Diploma and Workforce Training Program to assist adults obtain a high school diploma and develop career and technical skills. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5930 2019–20 |
Seattle Storm license platesCreates a new Seattle Storm special license plate. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5970 2019–20 |
Transportation funding bondsAuthorizes the sale of $5 billion of general obligation bonds for transportation safety and improvement projects. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5971 2019–20 |
Transportation fundingImposes a $0.05 gas tax phased-in over five years at $0.01 per year. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5972 2019–20 |
Additive trans fundingMakes additive transportation appropriations for the 2019-21 fiscal biennium. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5973 2019–20 |
State tax structureProviding a pathway to modernize and rebalance the Washington state tax structure so that it is equitable, adequate, stable, and transparent for the people of Washington state. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5995 2019–20 |
Washington investment trustEstablishes the Washington Investment Trust (Trust) to serve as a depositary for public funds including state funds and federal transportation funds. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5996 2019–20 |
Fires/prevent, suppressCreates a surcharge on property and casualty insurance premiums of 0.52 percent. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |