Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shelly Short
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6291 2023–24 |
State building code councilProvides that the State Building Code (Code) and State Energy Code (Energy Code) are adopted on a three-year cycle, that substantive amendments to the codes may generally only be made once during this cycle, that off-cycle or... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 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 |
| SB 6140 2023–24 |
Intensive rural developmentAllows a new or redeveloped retail and food service use in a mixed-use limited area of more intensive rural development (LAMIRD) to have retail space of up to 10,000 square feet, or the size of the previously occupied space,... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| SB 5508 2023–24 |
GreenhousesProvides that the State Building Code does not apply to any temporary growing structures used solely for the production of horticultural plants. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
| SB 5834 2023–24 |
Urban growth areasAllows a county to revise an urban growth area during an annual comprehensive plan update, if certain conditions are met. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
| SB 5925 2023–24 |
Fire commissioner comp.Allows commissioners of fire protection districts with an operating budget of $10 million or more to receive 144 per diem payments per year, at a rate determined by the Office of Financial Management. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
| SB 5010 2023–24 |
Synthetic opioids/endanger.Expands the felony offense of endangerment with a controlled substance by prohibiting knowing or intentional exposure of a dependent adult or dependent child to fentanyl, synthetic opioids, or the smoke created from a... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5595 2023–24 |
State nicknameDesignates "The Evergreen State" as the official state nickname. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5663 2023–24 |
Abandoned vehicle auctionsModifies the excise taxation of abandoned vehicles sold at auction by a tow truck operator. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 26, 2024 |
| SB 5129 2023–24 |
Nuclear reactor technologyAmends a guiding principle for the development of the State Energy Strategy to include the consideration of the development of advanced nuclear reactor technology in Washington as a cleaner energy source. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5600 2023–24 |
Universal communications prgExtends the expiration date of the state Universal Communications Services Program by one year. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5677 2023–24 |
Walla Walla sweet onion dayRecognizes July 10th of each year as Walla Walla Sweet Onion Day. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5851 2023–24 |
Holocaust and genocide edu.Designates April as International Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month to provide space for formal recognition of the Holocaust and other examples of genocide and crimes against humanity. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5946 2023–24 |
Fallen firefighter memorialEstablishes a fallen firefighter memorial on the capitol campus in Olympia. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6220 2023–24 |
High THC cannabis productsProvides legislative intent related to high THC cannabis policy and funding. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6281 2023–24 |
Reforestation grantsEstablishes a reforestation grant program at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to incentivize reforestation after large forest stand replacement events including wildfires and landslides. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2024 |
| SB 6090 2023–24 |
Law enf. hiring grantsCreating a law enforcement hiring grant program. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 6284 2023–24 |
Impact feesIncreasing the consistency and transparency of impact fees. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2024 |
| SB 6285 2023–24 |
Use of impact feesModifies requirements for local government impact fees. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2024 |
| SB 5067 2023–24 |
County legislative meetingsAuthorizes county legislative bodies to hold regular meetings outside of the county seat up to once per calendar month or per calendar quarter under certain circumstances. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 17, 2024 |
| SB 5621 2023–24 |
Finfish worker displacementAdds to the definition of dislocated worker, for the purposes of unemployment insurance, any individual who has separated from employment as a result of the denial of a commercial finfish net pen aquaculture lease renewal... | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 17, 2024 |
| SB 6219 2023–24 |
AgritourismAllows a county or city to use innovative zoning techniques for commercial uses and activities that generate supplemental income for farms and are conducted for enjoyment, education, and active involvement of visitors... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2024 |
| SB 6233 2023–24 |
Energy code amendmentsConcerning substantive amendments to the state energy code for nonresidential buildings. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2024 |
| SB 6193 2023–24 |
Rangeland fire pilotConcerning a rangeland fire protection association pilot project. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2024 |