Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Braun
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5818 2025–26 |
DOC transfers/immigrationFacilitating the transfer of certain individuals in the custody of the department of corrections. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5821 2025–26 |
Advanced nuclear energyRequires the Department of Commerce to supplement the state energy strategy by developing a nuclear power strategic framework by December 2026. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5850 2025–26 |
Signature gatheringEstablishing protections for citizens participating in the initiative and referendum process. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5851 2025–26 |
Sea lion predation donationsProviding for donations to the sea lion predation control account at the time of vessel registration for the purpose of salmon level preservation. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5881 2025–26 |
Enhanced medicaid paymentsProviding enhanced medicaid payments to providers and hospitals. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5959 2025–26 |
Charity care residencyConcerning residency requirements for charity care. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 6030 2025–26 |
Plastic carryout bagsRepeals the requirement that retailers sell 2.25 mils plastic bags and allows the sale of single-use plastic bags. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5009 2025–26 |
Student transp. vehiclesRevises pupil transportation allocation and vehicle reimbursement formulas to include vehicle types other than school buses. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 372, Laws of 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
| SB 5263 2025–26 |
Special education fundingIncreases special education excess cost multipliers for kindergarten through age 21 to 1.16. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 2025 |
May 19, 2025 |
| SB 5323 2025–26 |
Theft from first respondersExpands the conduct that constitutes Possession of Stolen Property and Theft in the first degree to include possessing stolen property or equipment, or committing theft of property or equipment, used by firefighters or... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2025 |
May 15, 2025 |
| SB 5455 2025–26 |
Cancer research endowmentMakes changes to the administration of the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment Board and several accounts related to Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2025 |
May 2, 2025 |
| SB 5358 2025–26 |
Career & tech. ed./6th gradeSpecifies that school districts are allowed to enroll sixth grade middle school students in exploratory career and technical education (CTE) courses. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5462 2025–26 |
Vehicle inspection backlogExempts all-terrain vehicles, wheeled all-terrain vehicles, and utility-type vehicles from most VIN inspection requirements. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 4, 2025 |
| SB 5577 2025–26 |
HIV antiviral drugs/medicaidRequires Medicaid coverage for all federal Food and Drug Administration-approved HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization or step therapy. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 11, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 4, 2025 |
| SB 5781 2023–24 |
Law student rural PD programRequires the Office of Public Defense to administer a law student rural defense program placing law students or recent law school graduates, or both, as interns with experienced public defenders in underserved areas and rural... | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 28, 2025 |
| SB 5184 2023–24 |
Anesthesiologist assistantsCreates a license for anesthesiologist assistants and establishes anesthesiologist assistants as a new health profession in the state. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 29, 2024 |
| SB 6109 2023–24 |
Children and familiesRequires courts to give great weight to the lethality of and public heath guidance from the Department of Health (DOH) regarding high-potency synthetic opioids during certain stages of child welfare proceedings where the court... | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 28, 2024 |
| SB 5780 2023–24 |
Public defense & prosecutionRequires the Office of Public Defense (OPD) to administer a law student rural defense program and the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to administer a law student rural prosecution program. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5937 2023–24 |
Crime victims & witnessesModifies the eligibility for benefits, reimbursement for travel, and state payment of forensic examinations under the Crime Victims' Compensation Program. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6006 2023–24 |
Victims of human traffickingExpands reporting requirements for abuse or neglect of children and requires certain state agencies to use a validated assessment tool to screen for commercial sexual abuse of a minor. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5580 2023–24 |
Maternal health outcomesIncreases the federal poverty level (FPL) threshold for pregnant and postpartum persons eligible for Medicaid from equal to or below 193 percent to 210 percent of the FPL. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| SB 5649 2023–24 |
Floodproofing improvementsProvides that the Department of Ecology?s recommendation to waive the floodway prohibition for the repair and replacement of substantially damaged residential structure may apply to proposed projects that substantially improve... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| SB 6099 2023–24 |
Tribal opioid accountCreates the Tribal Opioid Prevention and Treatment Account in the custody of the State Treasurer (Treasurer) for addressing the impact of the opioid epidemic in tribal communities. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| SB 5852 2023–24 |
Special education safety netModifies safety net award eligibility and award adjustment provisions. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| SB 6120 2023–24 |
Wildland urban interfaceRequires the Department of Natural Resources to complete a statewide wildfire hazard map and a base level wildfire risk map for each county. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |