Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5356 2023–24 |
Procurement/automated systemRequires public agencies to develop an algorithmic accountability report that meet certain requirements on the use of an automated decision system (ADS). | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5366 2023–24 |
Utility shutoffs/heatProhibits utilities or landlords from involuntarily terminating electric or water utility service for nonpayment to residential users on any day when the National Weather Service has issued or announced that it intends to... | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5373 2023–24 |
ARNP, PA, & MD reimbursementRequires health carriers to reimburse advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants at the same rate as physicians for providing the same service in the same service area. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5378 2023–24 |
Voter educationRequires that jurisdictions using alternative voting methods notify the public of changes and create public education campaigns to familiarize voters with elements of new processes. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5382 2023–24 |
Fish and wildlife officersAuthorizes Washington Fish and Wildlife officers to engage in private law enforcement off-duty employment, in uniform or in plainclothes for private benefit. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5408 2023–24 |
Ninth grade success grantsEstablishes the Ninth Grade Success Grant Program, which funds the creation of ninth grade success teams that can identify and support incoming high school students who are at risk of not graduating. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5417 2023–24 |
Employer political speechProhibits an employer from disciplining or discharging an employee for refusal to attend an employer-sponsored meeting, listen to speech, or view communications, when the primary purpose of which is to communicate the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5418 2023–24 |
Definition of public workExpands the definition of public work to include work supported in part or in whole by grants or loans of public dollars, or by tax deferral or reimbursement. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5420 2023–24 |
Plan 2 members/insuranceAllows certain individuals who separate from a position covered by the Public Employees', School Employees', and Teachers' Retirement System Plans 2, without retiring, the opportunity to participate in retiree benefits of the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5423 2023–24 |
Working conn. child careExpands Working Connections Child Care eligibility to include the first 12 months of an applicant or consumer's enrollment in a state registered apprenticeship program when their household income does not exceed 85 percent of... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5428 2023–24 |
State procurement proceduresRepeals the requirement for the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to adopt rules establishing a reciprocity increase on bids from businesses in other states that grant in-state preferences by law, and for the director of... | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5430 2023–24 |
Driver training/low-incomeRequires the Department of Licensing to provide vouchers to cover the average cost of driver's education courses for novice drivers with financial need, subject to appropriation. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5431 2023–24 |
Zero emission school busesRequires that any school buses purchased by school districts, charter schools, or state-tribal education compact schools be zero-emission school buses beginning September 1, 2035. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5432 2023–24 |
Lottery players/PRAExempts a lottery player's personal and financial information, except for name and city or town of residence, from public disclosure requirements without the player's written permission. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5435 2023–24 |
Residential rent increasesProhibits, with certain exemptions, a landlord from increasing the rent for a tenancy subject to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act or the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act during the first 12 months after a... | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5441 2023–24 |
School district curriculaRequires each educational service district (ESD) to designate a regional inclusive curricula coordinator with certain duties, subject to appropriations. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5464 2023–24 |
Electronics repairRequires original manufacturers of digital electronic equipment and parts for such equipment to make available to any independent repair provider and owner any parts, tools, and documentation required for the maintenance and... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5465 2023–24 |
Tourism marketingChanges the matching funds requirement from two-to-one to one-to-one for expenditures from the Statewide Tourism Marketing Account (Account). | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5466 2023–24 |
Transit-oriented developmentEstablishes that cities planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) may not enact or enforce any new development regulation within a station area that prohibits the siting of multifamily residential housing on parcels where... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5467 2023–24 |
Controlled sub. possessionRequires the court to vacate the conviction of individuals convicted of possession of a controlled substance, counterfeit substance, or legend drug if the individual successfully completes substance use disorder treatment as a... | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5477 2023–24 |
Murdered indigenous womenReestablishes the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force through June 30, 2025. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5482 2023–24 |
Margin taxReplaces Washington State's business and occupation tax with a margin tax. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5485 2023–24 |
Public employees/child careAllows for public employees to seek reimbursement of child care and adult dependent care expenses incurred while traveling on official business. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5486 2023–24 |
Wealth/property taxEstablishes a 1 percent tax on financial intangible assets in excess of $250 million. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5489 2023–24 |
Health care services/accessProvides legal protections for individuals who provide or receive protected health care service from lawsuits and criminal cases commenced in other states. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |