Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Van De Wege
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5877 2019–20 |
Crew size on certain trainsEstablishes minimum crew size requirements for freight and passenger trains and trains carrying hazardous materials. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5878 2019–20 |
Railroad employee work hoursRequires railroad carriers to observe rules limiting the hours of service for individuals performing yardmaster duties. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5879 2019–20 |
Railroad workersProhibits railroad carriers from disciplining employees due to layoff resulting from illness or injury. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5924 2019–20 |
Auto insurance/vehicle reg.Requires vehicle registration applicants to provide documentation that the registered owner of the vehicle is insured with coverage that meets or exceeds the minimum motor vehicle liability policy requirements. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5944 2019–20 |
Law enf. training timelineConcerning the timeline for commencing basic law enforcement training. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5948 2019–20 |
Small business rightsRequires state agencies of all sizes to publish a small business bill of rights that details rights and expectations that exist between small business owners and state government agency personnel. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5949 2019–20 |
Washington investment trustEstablishes the Washington Investment Trust (trust) to serve as a depositary for public funds, including state funds and federal transportation funds. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5956 2019–20 |
Livestock inspectionConcerning livestock inspection. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5983 2019–20 |
LEOFF 2 pension systemTransfers $300 million from the Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Plan 2 Retirement Fund to the Benefit Enhancement Account. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5995 2019–20 |
Washington investment trustEstablishes the Washington Investment Trust (Trust) to serve as a depositary for public funds including state funds and federal transportation funds. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5996 2019–20 |
Fires/prevent, suppressCreates a surcharge on property and casualty insurance premiums of 0.52 percent. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 6036 2019–20 |
Droughts/trust water rightsAllows water rights donated to the Trust Water Rights Program to be used for drought mitigation. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 6069 2019–20 |
SUD treatment/transportationConcerning the use of state funds for medical transportation for the purpose of receiving substance use disorder treatment services. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 6070 2019–20 |
SUD treatment disclosuresRequires substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs and facilities to disclose specified information about their treatment programs and outcomes to the public upon request, starting January 1, 2021. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 6110 2019–20 |
Canada Rx drug importDirects the Health Care Authority to design a wholesale prescription drug importation program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 6129 2019–20 |
Student health/pregnancyConcerning student health plan coverage for pregnancy services. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 6149 2019–20 |
Clean water act/dischargesEnsuring compliance with the federal clean water act by prohibiting certain discharges into waters of the state. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 6150 2019–20 |
GMA actions effective dateSets an effective date for actions relating to urban growth areas; agricultural, forest, or mineral resource lands; limited areas of more intensive rural development; new fully contained communities; or master planned resorts. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 6177 2019–20 |
Employee personal vehiclesProhibiting unjustified employer searches of employee personal vehicles. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5001 2019–20 |
Human remainsAdds alkaline hydrolysis and natural organic reduction as allowable reduction methods for handling deceased persons' bodies for their disposition. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5284 2019–20 |
Smoke detection devicesRequires property sellers to provide at least one smoke detection device before the buyer occupies the dwelling unit; and | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 455, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5324 2019–20 |
Homeless student supportModifies a competitive grant program of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction that assists districts in identifying and supporting homeless students. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 412, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5330 2019–20 |
Small forestland ownersDirects the University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences to complete a trends analysis and regulatory impact analysis on small forestland owners. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 457, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5359 2019–20 |
Supported living/investigateRequires providers of residential services and supports to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Developmental Disabilities Administration clients to pay an annual certification fee beginning July 1, 2019. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5438 2019–20 |
Ag & seasonal workforce srvCreates the Office of Agricultural and Seasonal Workforce Services within the Employment Security Department (ESD) to process and adjudicate applications and complaints, conduct field checks, training, outreach, and collect fees. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 441, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |