Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5404 2025–26 |
Public defense servicesConcerning public defense services. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5404 2023–24 |
Cannabis revenue/local gov.Increasing cannabis revenue distributions to local governments. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2024 |
| SB 5404 2021–22 |
Pinnipeds & orcasDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife to coordinate an independent science panel to evaluate the effect of pinniped predation on Chinook salmon in Puget Sound and along the Washington coast. | Ann Rivers (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5404 2019–20 |
Fish habitat projectsAllows fish habitat enhancement projects that restore native kelp and eelgrass beds, and restore native oysters, to qualify for a streamlined administrative review and approval process. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5404 2017–18 |
Sunscreen/schoolsAllows students, parents, and school personnel to possess and apply sunscreen products while on school property, at a school-related event or activity, or summer camp. | Ann Rivers (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5404 2015–16 |
Homeless youthCreates an Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs (Office) within the Department of Commerce. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5404 2013–14 |
Contraband/secure facilityCriminal penalties are established for the distribution or possession of contraband in secure facilities. Contraband means any article or thing that a person confined in a detention facility or a secure facility under chapter... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5404 2011–12 |
Comm econ revitalization brdAdds enhancing job and business growth through facility development and other improvements in Innovation Partnership Zones (IPZs) as a general objective of the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB). | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5404 2009–10 |
Dept. of fish and wildlifeFailure to pay a fine or appear at a hearing to contest an infraction or criminal citation is considered a conviction for purposes of the Fish and Wildlife enforcement statutes. Additionally, forfeiture of bail is also... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5404 2007–08 |
Multi-dwelling unitsA housing affordability requirement is added to the tax exemption program. For rental developments, a minimum of 20 percent of the units must be reserved for households whose adjusted income is less than 60 percent of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5404 2005–06 |
Actions against law officersWhen a law enforcement officer makes a request that an action for damages be defended, the employing governmental entity has 120 days to determine whether the officer was acting within the scope of the officer's official... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5404 2003–04 |
Operating budget 2003-05Making biennial operating appropriations. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 25, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 26, 2003 |
| SB 5404 2001–02 |
Promise scholarship programPromise Scholarships are awarded to students who graduate from public and approved private high schools or who have participated in home-based instruction and who meet both an academic and financial eligibility criteria.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5404 1999–00 |
Environmental hearings revieProvides for de novo review of environmental hearings board decisions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5404 1997–98 |
Organ donationsThe Department of Licensing is authorized to provide anatomical gift statements to the public which include two options: that the individual offer the anatomical gift without limitation, or that the donor wishes the gift go... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5404 1995–96 |
Real estate brokers liensA commercial real estate broker has a lien on the real property being sold or leased for the amount of compensation due, provided that the right to payment is included in a written document signed by the owner, the buyer, or... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5404 1993–94 |
Model toxic control actParties involved in the cleanup of a site contaminated with hazardous substances may bring a claim for contribution or for declaratory relief for recovery of remedial costs under MTCA. Remedial action costs may include cleanup... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5404 1991–92 |
Foundation for families actRevises provisions governing leave from employment for care of family members. Provides that an employer may not discharge or discriminate against an employee who files a complaint or assists in a proceeding under RCW... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |