Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Christine Rolfes
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5156 2023–24 |
Farm internship programExpands the farm internship pilot project to include all counties, makes the program permanent, and adds additional requirements. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| SB 5352 2023–24 |
Vehicular pursuitsModifies the evidentiary threshold required for engaging in a vehicular pursuit by allowing an officer to conduct the pursuit if the officer has a reasonable suspicion that a person in the vehicle has committed or is... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2023 |
May 3, 2023 |
| SB 5078 2023–24 |
Firearm industry dutiesProhibits firearm industry members from knowingly creating, maintaining, or contributing to a public nuisance; and from designing, selling, and marketing firearm industry products that promote conversion of legal products into... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| SB 5066 2023–24 |
Health care benefit managersRequires a health care benefit manager (HCBM) to file every benefit management contract and contract amendment between the HCBM and a health carrier with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 107, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| SB 5082 2023–24 |
Advisory votesRepeals provisions that require legislative tax increases to be subject to an advisory vote in which voters at the next general election may express a nonbinding preference for the tax increases to be repealed or maintained. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| SB 5390 2023–24 |
Forestlands/safe harborAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to enter into and administer a programmatic safe harbor agreement for the northern spotted owl for any forestland owner. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| SB 5542 2023–24 |
EV supply equipmentExpands the definition of commercial metal property to include components of electric vehicle supply equipment made available for commercial or public use. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| SB 5089 2023–24 |
Factory assembled structuresIncreases the number of members on the Factory Assembled Structures Advisory Board (Board) from nine members to at least 11, and requires members to apply for reappointment for consecutive terms. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5143 2023–24 |
Pesticide registration comm.Changes the name of the Commission on Pesticide Registration to the Commission on Integrated Pest Management (Commission). | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5295 2023–24 |
Eliminating accountsEliminates certain accounts. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5650 2023–24 |
K-12 inflationary increasesChanges the inflationary adjustment index for state salary allocations. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5490 2023–24 |
PEBB/deferred coverageAllows certain retired public employees who were denied retiree health care coverage by the Public Employees Benefits Board another limited opportunity to enroll. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2023 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
| SB 5693 2021–22 |
Operating budget, supp.Makes supplemental changes to operating budget appropriations for the 2021-23 biennium. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 297, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5961 2021–22 |
BiocharRequires state agencies and local governments to consider whether biochar products can be used when planning government-funded projects that are public works or when soliciting and reviewing bids for such projects, and... | Senator (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5488 2021–22 |
Tacoma Narrows toll bridgeRequires the state treasurer to make quarterly transfers of $3,250,000 from the general fund to the Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account beginning in September 2022 and ending July 1, 2032, for a total of $130,000,000. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5544 2021–22 |
Blockchain work groupEstablishes the Washington blockchain work group (work group) for the purpose of examining various potential applications of and policies for blockchain technology. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5585 2021–22 |
Domestic wastewater feesRemoves the annual cap on fees established by the Department of Ecology (Ecology) and charged to municipalities for wastewater facility permits. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5612 2021–22 |
DV sentencing statementsExtends certain statutory rights afforded to victims in felony cases to victims of misdemeanor domestic violence cases, including the right to receive notices as to the date, time, and place of the trial and sentencing hearing... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5619 2021–22 |
Kelp & eelgrass conservationDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a Native Kelp Forest and Eelgrass Meadow Health and Conservation Plan (Plan). | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5878 2021–22 |
Arts instructionAdds visual and performing arts to the list of subjects in which school districts and state-tribal compact schools must instruct students. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5615 2021–22 |
State sportDesignates pickleball as the official state sport. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 28, 2022 |
| SB 5975 2021–22 |
Additive transp. fundingMakes additive transportation appropriations for the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| SB 5085 2021–22 |
Electric motorcycles/feesLowers the additional annual electric vehicle registration renewal fee on electric motorcycles from $150 to $30. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5616 2021–22 |
AccountsRevises a number of dedicated accounts. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5714 2021–22 |
Solar canopies tax deferralDefers state and local sales and uses taxes on a qualified solar canopy, including labor and services rendered in the planning, installation, and construction of the project, that is located in a qualifying commercial center. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |