Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jamie Pedersen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5282 2019–20 |
Pelvic exam consentRequires health care providers to obtain informed consent before performing a pelvic exam on an anesthetized patient. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 5395 2019–20 |
Sexual health educationRequires every public school to provide comprehensive sexual health education that meets certain requirements. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 5434 2019–20 |
Weapons in certain locationsProhibits possession of firearms on the premises of any licensed child care center, child care center provided-transportation, or other child care center facility. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 5640 2019–20 |
Youth courtsExpands the jurisdiction of youth courts to include civil infractions. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6037 2019–20 |
Business corporationsEstablishes provisions regarding gender diversity on a corporation's board of directors. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 5323 2019–20 |
Plastic bagsProhibits a retailer from providing a customer a single use plastic bag, a paper or reusable plastic bag that does not meet recycled content requirements. | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6034 2019–20 |
Pregnancy discrim complaintsExtends the time that a complaint alleging employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy must be filed with the Washington State Human Rights Commission from six months to one year. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6045 2019–20 |
Vulnerable public way usersBroadens the applicability of the offense of Negligent Driving in the second degree with a Vulnerable User Victim by expanding the definition of "vulnerable user of a public way" to include passengers of farm tractors and... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6286 2019–20 |
Athlete agents/benefitsAllows an athlete agent to provide something of value to a student athlete under certain circumstances. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6300 2019–20 |
AnimalsRevises exceptions and penalties related to docking ears and tails, and devocalizing dogs to permit the procedure if performed by a licensed veterinarian using accepted surgical protocols. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6032 2019–20 |
Apples special license plateCreates the Washington apple special license plate. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 19, 2020 |
| SB 5867 2019–20 |
Drug offense resentencingRequires courts to resentence qualifying defendants currently incarcerated for drug offenses committed prior to July 1, 2004 (corresponding to the enactment of specialized drug sentencing laws). | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 5900 2019–20 |
LGBTQ coordinator/veteransCreates the position of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer coordinator within the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6028 2019–20 |
Uniform electronic transact.Adopts the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), which establishes a general rule that a signature, record, or contract related to a transaction may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6074 2019–20 |
Financial fraud/theft crimesExtends the Financial Fraud and Identity Theft Crimes Investigation and Prosecution Program (Program) until 2030. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6119 2019–20 |
Money laundering proceedsAuthorizes property that has been seized and forfeited as proceeds traceable to or derived from the crime of money laundering, or certain other felony crimes, to alternatively be disposed of according to the provisions for the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6567 2019–20 |
Blood donor dayRecognizes December 18 as Blood Donor Day. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6189 2019–20 |
SEBB coverage eligibilityDirects the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to study the number and types of part-time employees that are eligible for School Employees' Benefits Board coverage. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 17, 2020 |
| SB 5294 2019–20 |
Legislative service leaveRequires private employers with 10 or more employees or governmental employers to, upon proper notice, grant a temporary leave of absence to allow an employee who is a member of the Legislature to perform official duties... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| SB 5339 2019–20 |
Death penalty eliminationRepeals statutes pertaining to the death penalty. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| SB 5400 2019–20 |
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 Plans 1, up to a maximum of $62.50. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| SB 5834 2019–20 |
Student immigration statusRequires that school districts, charter public schools, and state-tribal education compact schools, among other things: provide information to the parents and guardians of enrolled students regarding students' rights to a free... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| SB 6073 2019–20 |
Menstrual products/schoolsRequires school districts and charter schools to make menstrual hygiene products available at no cost in public schools serving students in any of grades 6-12 by the beginning of the 2021-22 school year. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| SB 6112 2019–20 |
Youth solitary confinementProhibits the use of juvenile solitary confinement in juvenile detention and juvenile rehabilitation institutions. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| SB 6113 2019–20 |
Central insulin purchasingEstablishes the Central Insulin Purchasing Work Group. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |