Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5180 2023–24 |
Out-of-state teachersAdopts the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 28, 2024 |
| SB 5652 2023–24 |
Tow truck operator comp.Specifies that a person who operates a vehicle on a public highway in an illegal or negligent manner is liable for vehicle recovery, impound, and storage charges of a registered tow truck operator (RTTO) dispatched by law... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 28, 2024 |
| SB 5774 2023–24 |
Fingerprint backgr. checksRequires, subject to appropriated funding, that the Department of Children, Youth, and Families maintain the capacity to roll, print, or scan fingerprints in at least seven of its early learning and child welfare offices for... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5670 2023–24 |
Running start/rising juniorsAllows students who have completed their tenth grade year and not yet begun their eleventh grade year to enroll in Running Start courses during the summer academic term. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| SB 6283 2023–24 |
Connecting communities prg.Eliminates the July 1, 2027, expiration date of the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 14, 2024 |
| SB 5590 2023–24 |
Mt. St. Helens license plateCreates the Mount St. Helens special license plate. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5126 2023–24 |
Common school trust revenueMakes the prioritized project list of the Small School District Modernization Grant Program the first priority of the Common School Construction Fund after payment of principal and interest for skill center bonds. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5736 2023–24 |
Workforce shortagesSpecifies that a portion of the funds in the Workforce Education Investment Account must only be used for higher education programs in advanced computing or a related field. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5288 2023–24 |
Intramuscular needlingConcerning physical therapists performing intramuscular needling. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5505 2023–24 |
School year expansionExpands the mandatory number of school days for public K-12 schools from 180 days to 185 days. | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5552 2023–24 |
Military exercises/parksPermitting military exercises on state park property. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5719 2023–24 |
Student homelessness groupAdds students in or exiting Juvenile Rehabilitation facilities to the scope and duties of the work group focused on increasing equitable educational outcomes for students in foster care and experiencing homelessness. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5756 2023–24 |
Fuel tax suspensionConcerning a temporary suspension of the state motor vehicle fuel tax. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5772 2023–24 |
Energy code/federal lawRequiring the state building code council to amend the state energy code to comply with the energy policy and conservation act. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5831 2023–24 |
Vintage snowmobilesCreates a new permanent vintage snowmobile registration option. | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5350 2023–24 |
PERS/TRS 1 benefit increaseProvides a one-time, 3 percent increase to the retirement benefits of retirees in the Public Employees' Retirement System and the Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1, up to $110 per month. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| SB 5048 2023–24 |
College in high school feesRequires, subject to appropriations, institutions of higher education to provide enrollment and registration in College in the High School (CHS) courses at no cost to students in grades 9 through 12 at public high schools. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| SB 5001 2023–24 |
Public facility districtsAllows the legislative authorities of certain cities and counties that previously created a public facilities district to create a new public facilities district prior to July 1, 2026, for financing, constructing, and... | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| SB 5528 2021–22 |
RTA supplemental revenueAllows a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to establish one or more enhanced service zones (ESZ) within its boundaries to finance high capacity transportation system improvements directly benefiting the ESZ. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5910 2021–22 |
HydrogenEstablishes the statewide Office of Renewable Fuels. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5002 2021–22 |
State auditorRequires the state auditor to establish policies for agency reporting of loss of funds, assets, or other illegal activity. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5855 2021–22 |
Campaign funds/child careSpecifies that expenses for child care or other direct caregiving responsibilities that are incurred as a direct result of a candidate's campaign activities are an example of out-of-pocket expenses for which candidates may be... | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5868 2021–22 |
Public fac. tax/housingAdds affordable workforce housing as an authorized use of moneys collected from the rural county public facilities sales and use tax. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5406 2021–22 |
Tow truck operator comp.Makes persons who operate a vehicle on a public highway in an illegal or negligent manner liable for vehicle recovery, impound, and storage charges of a registered tow truck operator (RTTO) dispatched by law enforcement or... | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5487 2021–22 |
School consolid. incentivesProvides a 10 percent state funding assistance enhancement for 10 years to qualifying school districts that voluntarily consolidate. | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |