Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Hasegawa
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5996 2023–24 |
H-2A worker program dataRequires the Employment Security Department (ESD) to collect certain data about H-2A workers when conducting field checks and field visits. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6035 2023–24 |
Student loans/PSLFModifies the state agency requirements to providing Public Service Loan Forgiveness information and certifying employment. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6063 2023–24 |
Persistent offendersRequires resentencing hearings for persistent offenders with an underlying conviction for a most serious offense committed prior to the person turning 18 years old. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6114 2023–24 |
Sustainable aviation fuelRequires airport operators to provide fuel blends with a minimum of 10 percent sustainable aviation fuel for private jet aircraft by July 1, 2028. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6245 2023–24 |
Refugee & immigrant assist.Codifies the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6265 2023–24 |
Grocery couponsRequires certain larger grocery establishments post a sign at the checkout register in a location conspicuous to consumers stating that any coupons or reduced sales prices posted in the store or offered through electronic... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6299 2023–24 |
Employees/digital technologyMakes it unlawful for any employer to use a replica of an employee's voice or likeness without the employee's explicit consent for a specific use within 30 days prior to the use or to utilize artificial intelligence or... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6314 2023–24 |
Social studies instructionProviding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history in public schools. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2024 |
| SB 6315 2023–24 |
Retiree benefitsProvides 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 $125 per month. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2024 |
| SB 5209 2023–24 |
Universal civic duty votingRequires that every eligible voter either register to vote or obtain a waiver from the obligation to register to vote. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6052 2023–24 |
Petroleum product supplyRequires, beginning January 1, 2026, a refinery, oil terminal operator, and major marketer to report or retain specified information regarding supply, pricing, transportation, maintenance, and transactions of transportation... | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6216 2023–24 |
Student mental health net.Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide state-level coordination to help schools better identify and connect students to behavioral health supports. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6254 2023–24 |
Student navigational supportExpands the financial aid completion program at the community and technical colleges to every educational service district and allows the college board to contract with outside entities including community-based organizations... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6123 2023–24 |
Classified school employeesDifferentiates between classified administrative staff and other classified staff for the purposes of state allocation. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2024 |
| SB 6237 2023–24 |
Wildlife safe passagesRequires the Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to establish the Integrated Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Strategy. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2024 |
| SB 5095 2023–24 |
Parks/health & wellnessDirects the Department of Health and an advisory committee to establish at least three, two-year long parks Rx health and wellness pilot programs in Puget Sound, Eastern Washington, and Southwest Washington. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 5776 2023–24 |
Insulin emergency supplyCreates a program for eligible individuals to receive one emergency 30-day supply of insulin within a 12-month period for a maximum cost sharing amount of $10. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 6018 2023–24 |
Early learning coordinatorsRequires each educational service district to designate an early learning coordinator to support increased collaboration, recruitment, enrollment, and service delivery across Washington's prekindergarten through third grade continuum. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 6135 2023–24 |
TANF transitional assistanceDirects the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to re-instate the Transitional Work Expense Bonus to clients voluntarily exiting Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or State Family Assistance, by March 1,... | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 6189 2023–24 |
Jail systemCreates the Jail Oversight Board within the Office of the Governor to be responsible for monitoring jails, investigating and receiving complaints, and maintaining a statewide uniform jail reporting system, among other duties. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 6136 2023–24 |
Rental property B&O taxMakes the privilege of providing property for rent subject to the business and occupation tax. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| SB 5810 2023–24 |
Interpreter bargaining unitsRemoves references to appointments from the statutes relating to collective bargaining for language access providers providing services for the Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Children, Youth, and... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2024 |
| SB 5895 2023–24 |
Academic employee bargainingGrants the right to collectively bargain to student employees at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College who are not currently covered by... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2024 |
| SB 5924 2023–24 |
Access to personnel recordsRequires an employer to furnish an employee, former employee, or their designee with a copy the employee's personnel file at no cost within 21 calendar days of a request. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2024 |
| SB 6126 2023–24 |
Respite careDirects the Department of Developmental Disabilities to provide respite care as part of the aggregate services under both the basic plus and the children's intensive in-home behavioral support waiver. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2024 |