Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marko Liias
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5445 2021–22 |
Public funds interest/B&OCreates a business and occupation tax deduction for financial institutions that qualify as public depositories on investment and interest income derived from the public funds held in deposit. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5448 2021–22 |
Vehicle fee/tax payment planAllows vehicle owners with renewal vehicle registration taxes and fees that exceed $150 to enter into a voluntary quarterly payment plan with the Department of Licensing. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5541 2021–22 |
Newspapers/B&O taxExempts newspapers from having to pay the business and occupation tax. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5551 2021–22 |
HIV antiviral drugs/medicaidRequires Apple Health to cover all Food and Drug Administration approved HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5578 2021–22 |
Public infra./tax valuationClarifying the method for determining the value of specified tangible personal property incorporated as part of certain public infrastructure for the purposes of use tax and business and occupation tax. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5647 2021–22 |
Fertility servicesConcerning fertility services. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5648 2021–22 |
Accessory dwelling unitsProhibits local jurisdictions from imposing an owner-occupancy requirement on lots with an accessory dwelling unit unless the accessory dwelling unit is being used for short-term rental. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5666 2021–22 |
Targeted electrificationAuthorizes the governing body of a municipal electric utility or public utility district (PUD) to adopt a targeted electrification plan (plan) that establishes a finding that utility outreach and investment in electrification... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5668 2021–22 |
Gas companiesModifying the regulation of gas companies to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5669 2021–22 |
Energy codesStrengthening energy codes. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5705 2021–22 |
SR 167 & I-405 tax deferralConcerning a sales and use tax deferral for projects to improve the state route number 167 and Interstate 405 corridor. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5708 2021–22 |
Fur productsConcerning the unlawful trade of fur products. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5751 2021–22 |
Health care staffingRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to regulate and enforce hospital staffing committees and minimum staffing standards for hospitals. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5051 2021–22 |
Peace & corrections officersModifies the priorities, composition, and obligations of the Criminal Justice Training Commission. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5066 2021–22 |
Officer duty to interveneRequires a peace officer to intervene when the officer witnesses a fellow peace officer engaging in the use of excessive force. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5259 2021–22 |
Law enforcement dataRequires the Office of the Attorney General to establish an advisory group to make recommendations for the design, development, and implementation of a statewide program for collecting, reporting, and publishing use of force... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5263 2021–22 |
Personal injury defensesLimits the felony bar affirmative defense in civil actions arising out of law enforcement activities resulting in personal injury or death, such that the defendant must prove each element of the defense beyond a reasonable doubt. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5022 2021–22 |
Recycling, waste, & litterEstablishes minimum postconsumer recycled (PCR) content, registration, and reporting requirements for plastic beverage containers, household cleaning and personal care product containers, and plastic trash bags (covered products). | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5126 2021–22 |
Climate commitment actEstablishes a program for capping emissions from certain covered entities and investing emission allowance auction proceeds in certain programs, projects, and activities, beginning January 1, 2023. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 316, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5141 2021–22 |
Env. justice task force recsRequires the Puget Sound Partnership and the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Ecology, Health, Natural Resources, and Transportation (covered agencies) to complete environmental justice assessments when considering... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5235 2021–22 |
Housing options & limitsProhibits counties planning under the Growth Management Act and cities within such counties from prohibiting primarily renter occupied housing units on the same lot as an accessory dwelling unit, with exceptions. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5399 2021–22 |
Universal health care comm'nEstablishes the Universal Health Care Commission to create immediate changes in Washington's health care access and delivery system and to establish the preliminary infrastructure to create a universal health care system that... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5405 2021–22 |
JLARC racial equity analysesRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) to incorporate a racial equity analysis into its performance audits, sunset reviews, and other evaluations conducted by the JLARC, with exceptions. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 310, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5038 2021–22 |
Open carry of weaponsProhibits the open carry of firearms and other weapons at or near permitted demonstrations, on west State Capitol Campus grounds, in buildings on state capitol grounds, and in specified state legislative locations. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| SB 5118 2021–22 |
ReentryExpands the Intrastate Detainer Act to include individuals in Juvenile Rehabilitation and warrants pending in superior, district, municipal, or juvenile court. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |