Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Conway
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5490 2023–24 |
PEBB/deferred coverageAllows certain retired public employees who were denied retiree health care coverage by the Public Employees Benefits Board another limited opportunity to enroll. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2023 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
| SB 5765 2021–22 |
MidwiferyEstablishes a limited prescriptive license extension and a license extension to include medical devices and implants for licensed midwives. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5866 2021–22 |
Medicaid LTSS/tribesAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services to contract with federally recognized Indian tribes to provide the same services as an area agency on aging for persons receiving home and community services within their... | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5883 2021–22 |
Homeless youth/health careAllows an unaccompanied homeless youth (not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian) who is under the age of majority, who is not otherwise authorized to provide informed consent, and is unable to obtain informed... | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, 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 5376 2021–22 |
Education ombuds awarenessRequires public schools to annually notify parents, students, and school employees about the services available through the Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO). | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5610 2021–22 |
Rx drug cost sharingRequires certain third-party payments to count towards an enrollee's cost-sharing obligation or out-of-pocket maximum for certain health plans. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5619 2021–22 |
Kelp & eelgrass conservationDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a Native Kelp Forest and Eelgrass Meadow Health and Conservation Plan (Plan). | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5649 2021–22 |
Family and medical leaveAllows the use of family leave under Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) after the death of certain family members. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5741 2021–22 |
Patches pal license platesCreates the Patches Pal special license plate. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5789 2021–22 |
Innovation challenge programEstablishes the Washington Career and College Pathways Innovation Challenge Program, administered by the Washington Student Achievement Council, to provide grants to local and regional entities to increase statewide... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5819 2021–22 |
DDA no-paid caseloadDirects the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to hire two full time employees to review and maintain the no-paid services caseload. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5874 2021–22 |
Military student residencyExpands residency for in-state tuition purposes for active duty military, National Guard, reservists, veteran, and dependent students. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 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 5518 2021–22 |
OT licensure compactAdopts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact to allow occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice occupational therapy in other member states. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5532 2021–22 |
Rx drug affordability boardEstablishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (Board). | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5600 2021–22 |
Apprenticeship programsRequires the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (Council) to establish industry sector-based platforms that promote industry review and collaboration for existing and newly registered apprenticeship programs. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5745 2021–22 |
Personal needs allowanceIncreases the personal needs allowance for certain clients receiving Home and Community–Based waiver services authorized by the Department of Social and Health Services Home and Community Services Division while living at home... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5764 2021–22 |
Apprenticeships & higher ed.Aligns the Washington College Grant (WCG) award for apprentices to match the maximum award amount received by students attending community and technical colleges. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5790 2021–22 |
Community support servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a school to work program and a statewide council to connect high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to services provided by... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5933 2021–22 |
School seismic safety grantsEstablishes a school seismic safety grant program for school districts and state-tribal compact schools for remediation of seismic or tsunami hazards in qualifying buildings. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| SB 5504 2021–22 |
Discover pass free daysRequires the Parks and Recreation Commission to designate up to 12 days per year where access to recreation sites or lands is free. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| SB 5736 2021–22 |
Minors/behavioral healthAllows Managed Care Organizations and Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organizations to provide partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services to persons under 21 years of age within available funding. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| SB 5756 2021–22 |
Semiquincentennial committeeEstablishes the Semiquincentennial Committee to coordinate and provide guidance for Washington's official observance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| SB 5497 2021–22 |
Board of ed. student membersExtends voting authority to the two student members of the State Board of Education (SBE) except in matters directly relating to graduation requirement changes that apply to their school and graduating class. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |