Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6082 2019–20 |
Electric vehicle manuf.Modifies the exception to the prohibition on certain manufacturers from competing with new motor vehicle dealers to apply to a manufacturer that produces only all electric vehicles. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 6149 2019–20 |
Clean water act/dischargesEnsuring compliance with the federal clean water act by prohibiting certain discharges into waters of the state. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 6151 2019–20 |
Motor vehicle animal removalAdds leaving an animal in an enclosed space or motor vehicle in circumstances reasonably expected to cause suffering, disability, or the animal's death, to the current criteria for a class 2 civil infraction. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 6171 2019–20 |
Tower crane disassemblyRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to be present at every tower crane disassembly to ensure approved procedures are followed. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5001 2019–20 |
Human remainsAdds alkaline hydrolysis and natural organic reduction as allowable reduction methods for handling deceased persons' bodies for their disposition. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5012 2019–20 |
Governmental continuityRequires the Washington Military Department, subject to appropriation, to develop and manage a program to provide information and education to state and local government officials regarding catastrophic incidents and... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 471, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5397 2019–20 |
Plastic packagingRequires the Department of Ecology to submit a report to the Legislature by October 2020 based on an independent, third-party evaluation and assessment of plastic packaging and of the management and disposal of plastic packaging. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 460, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5511 2019–20 |
Broadband serviceCreates the Governor's Statewide Broadband Office. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| SB 5602 2019–20 |
Reproductive health careProhibits the Health Care Authority, Medicaid managed care plans, health plans, and student health plans from automatically denying coverage for reproductive health care services that are ordinarily or exclusively available to... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| SB 5579 2019–20 |
Crude oil volatility/railProhibits a facility constructed or permitted after January 1, 2019, from unloading or loading crude oil into or from a rail tank car unless the oil has a vapor pressure of less than 9 pounds per square inch. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| SB 5800 2019–20 |
Homeless college studentsCreates pilot programs at the community and technical colleges and the four-year higher education institutions to provide assistance to homeless students and students who were in foster care. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| SB 5135 2019–20 |
Toxic pollutionRequires the Department of Ecology (DOE), in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH), to identify priority chemicals and priority consumer products. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5027 2019–20 |
Extreme risk protect. ordersAuthorizes the court to enter an ERPO against a person under the age of eighteen years and requires notice to the person's parent or guardian of the legal obligation to safely secure any firearms. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| SB 5116 2019–20 |
Clean energyRequires all electric utilities to eliminate from their allocation of electricity coal-fired resources by December 31, 2025. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| SB 5181 2019–20 |
Invol. treatment proceduresProhibits a person detained for 72 hours under the involuntary treatment act from possessing a firearm for six months following detention on the basis that the person presents a likelihood of serious harm. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| SB 5223 2019–20 |
Electrical net meteringRequires an electric utility to make conventional net metering available to eligible customer-generators on a first-come, first-served basis until the earlier of either June 30, 2029, or the first date upon which the... | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| SB 5334 2019–20 |
Common interest ownershipModifies the implied warranties for construction of a condominium under the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) by removing the requirement that the condominium be constructed in accordance with all laws... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| SB 5063 2019–20 |
Ballots, prepaid postageRequires that return envelopes provided to voters for all election ballots include prepaid postage. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| SB 5166 2019–20 |
Postsecondary religious acc.Requires postsecondary institutions to accommodate students whose sincerely held religious beliefs impact exam performance or successful program completion. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| SB 5612 2019–20 |
Holocaust educationStrongly encourages instruction on the Holocaust in every public middle, junior high, and high school. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 19, 2019 |
| SB 5162 2019–20 |
Jury service qualificationsDefines "civil rights restored" to mean a person's right to vote has been provisionally or permanently restored prior to jury service. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 17, 2019 |
| SB 5581 2019–20 |
State tax lawsModifies the nexus threshold for marketplace facilitators and remote sellers to align state law with a recent United States Supreme Court decision. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2019 |
Mar 14, 2019 |
| SB 6124 2017–18 |
Commitment hearings by videoDefines "hearing" in the Involuntary Treatment Act as any proceeding conducted in open court. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 28, 2018 |
| SB 6452 2017–18 |
Child mental health consultRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to convene a group of specified stakeholders to develop an alternative funding model for the Partnership Access Line (PAL) and a strategy to ensure that expanded PAL services do not... | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6493 2017–18 |
Intercollegiate athleticsRequires Boards of Trustees or Regents (Board) of institutions of higher education to approve in open public meetings the annual budgets for their intercollegiate programs in advance of any expenditures for the fiscal year. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |