Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6298 2017–18 |
DV harassment/firearmsAdds the crime of harassment to the list of domestic violence misdemeanor convictions that prohibit possession of a firearm. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| SB 5553 2017–18 |
Suicide/firearm right waiverCreates a process for a person to voluntarily waive the person's firearm rights and to revoke a voluntary waiver of firearm rights, and establishes requirements and restrictions relating to this process. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 5917 2017–18 |
Internat. exam credit policyRequires public higher education institutions to establish coordinated, evidence-based policies for granting undergraduate college credit to students who successfully complete International Baccalaureate and Cambridge... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 5996 2017–18 |
Workplace sex harass./NDAsProhibits an employer from requiring an employee, as a condition of employment, to sign a nondisclosure agreement that prevents the employee from disclosing sexual harassment or sexual assault occurring in the workplace, at... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 6068 2017–18 |
Sexual harassment NDAsLimits the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDA) in civil lawsuits related to sexual harassment or sexual assault. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 6219 2017–18 |
Reproductive health coverageRequires health carriers to cover contraceptives without cost-sharing. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 6313 2017–18 |
Empl. contracts/discriminat.Provides that an employment agreement is void and unenforceable if it requires an employee to waive their right to file a complaint under the Washington Law Against Discrimination or federal antidiscrimination law, or if it... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 6471 2017–18 |
Model sex. harass. policiesRequires the Human Rights Commission to convene a stakeholder work group to develop model policies and best practices for employers and employees to keep workplaces safe from sexual harassment. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 6560 2017–18 |
Youth discharge/homelessnessRequires the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs (OHY) to develop a plan to ensure that, by December 31, 2019, no youth is discharged from a public system of care into homelessness. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 5991 2017–18 |
Campaign finance disclosuresRequires nonprofit organizations, not otherwise defined as political committees which participate in Washington political campaigns above certain monetary thresholds, to file organizational statements and periodic disclosure... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 19, 2018 |
| SB 6002 2017–18 |
Voting rights actCreates a state voting rights act to protect the equal opportunity for minority groups to participate in local elections. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 19, 2018 |
| SB 6021 2017–18 |
Voter registration periodRequires that voter registration by mail and electronically must be received no later than eight days before the election date, rather than submitted no later than 29 days before the election date. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 19, 2018 |
| SB 6029 2017–18 |
Student loan bill of rightsEstablishes a Student Education Loan Advocate (Advocate) to assist student education loan borrowers (borrowers), compile data, provide information on student education loans, and receive, review, and take action on complaints... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| SB 6053 2017–18 |
Medicaid false claim penaltyRevises the civil penalty amounts that may be imposed under the Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| SB 6309 2017–18 |
Family assessment responseExtends the timeline for which family assessment response services can be offered with parental agreement from 90 days to 120 days. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| SB 6018 2017–18 |
Credit security freeze feesRemoves the $10 fee a consumer reporting agency may charge a consumer for placing and removing a security freeze on the consumer's credit report. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| SB 5450 2017–18 |
Mass timber for buildingRequires the State Building Code Council to adopt rules for the use of mass timber products for building construction. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 9, 2018 |
| SB 6222 2017–18 |
Ext. foster care eligibilityRemoves the requirement that a youth be in foster care at the time that he or she reaches age 18 to be eligible for extended foster care. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 9, 2018 |
| SB 5074 2017–18 |
Financial aid eligibilityAligns residency requirements for certain state financial aid programs. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5407 2017–18 |
Housing optionsProhibits landlords from refusing to rent property, expel tenants, discriminate, or discourage a rental to a tenant based on their source of income. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5408 2017–18 |
Tenancy termination noticesIncreases the notification requirements for terminating a residential rental agreement from 20 days to 30 days. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5513 2017–18 |
Tax exemptionsRequires the Department of Revenue Tax Exemption Report to be updated more frequently. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5525 2017–18 |
Higher ed./veteran healthRequires the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) to consult with an entity at the University of Washington School of Social Work with expertise in suicide prevention to gather data on veterans and the mental health resources... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5588 2017–18 |
Racial disproportionalityRequires the Caseload Forecast Council (CFC) to prepare a general disproportionality report on the adult criminal justice system prior to each legislative session. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5731 2017–18 |
High school equiv. testsDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (State Board) to identify at least two high school equivalency tests that meet specific criteria. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |