Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Maralyn Chase
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6085 2017–18 |
Linked deposit programIncreases the amount of funds available for the purpose of loans to veteran-owned businesses. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6086 2017–18 |
Nonnative finfish releaseProhibits the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from issuing or renewing any leases, or otherwise authorizing the use of state-owned aquatic lands for the purpose of Atlantic salmon aquaculture. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6102 2017–18 |
Employee reproductive healthCreates the Employee Reproductive Choice Act which makes it an unfair practice under the Washington Law Against Discrimination: | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6132 2017–18 |
2nd grd reading assessmentsRequires school districts to select a second grade oral reading assessment which must be administered to students each fall and establishes associated requirements for districts. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6236 2017–18 |
Economic growth commissionEstablishes the Washington State Economic Growth Commission to develop a state economic growth strategy and devise a plan for establishing a Manufacturing Innovation Institute. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6251 2017–18 |
Sr's, disab. vets/prop tx exModifies the qualifying income thresholds for the property tax exemption and deferral programs for low-income senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and veterans beginning in calendar year 2022. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6268 2017–18 |
Orca protectionDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to conduct marine-based education and enforcement patrols during peak orca viewing season. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6351 2017–18 |
HCA background checksRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to require all applicants to the nonemergency medical transportation program undergo a fingerprint-based background check. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6353 2017–18 |
Automatic voter registrationProvides for eligible applicants for enhanced driver's licenses or identicards who do not decline the option, to be automatically registered to vote. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6486 2017–18 |
Registered apprenticeshipsRequires the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council to develop an apprenticeship strategic plan. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6531 2017–18 |
School constructionMakes phased changes to the Construction Cost Allocation (CCA), Student Space Allocation (SSA), and the statutory Funding Assistance Percentage (FAP), the funding components of the School Construction Assistance Program... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6566 2017–18 |
Juvenile offensesExempts minors from the crimes of Sending or Bringing into the State Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct, Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct, and Viewing Depictions... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5992 2017–18 |
Bump-fire stocksEstablishes criminal penalties and sentencing provisions relating to the manufacture, sale, purchase, possession, transfer, or transport of bump-fire stocks, or the use of a firearm containing a bump-fire stock in the... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 6, 2018 |
| SB 6037 2017–18 |
Uniform parentage actRevises various provisions regarding establishing and challenging parentage under the Uniform Parentage Act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 6, 2018 |
| SB 6203 2017–18 |
Carbon pollutionImposes a carbon pollution tax equal to $12 per metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions on the sale or use of fossil fuels within the state of Washington and the generation or import of electricity in Washington generated using... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 2, 2018 |
| SB 5120 2017–18 |
Lobbying activityProhibits various state officers and employees from receiving compensation for certain lobbying activities for one year after leaving state service. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5132 2017–18 |
Liquor enforcement officersStates that the enforcement authority of the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) includes the authority to enforce any penal law related to the manufacture, importation, transportation, distribution, or sale of marijuana, tobacco,... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5140 2017–18 |
Workplaces/gender pay equityModifies the Equal Pay Act to prohibit discrimination in compensation, which includes discretionary and nondiscretionary wages and benefits; describe when employees are similarly employed; and provide a defense where a pay... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5182 2017–18 |
Affordable housing optionsAllows a city or county to adopt a property tax exemption program to preserve affordable housing for very low-income households. To qualify for this exemption, a minimum of 25 percent of units in a multiple-unit property must... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5249 2017–18 |
Damages for wage theftProvides that an employer who unlawfully collects a rebate from an employee's wages or willfully and intentionally deprives an employee of wages, is liable in a civil action for triple, rather than double, the amount of wages owed. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5295 2017–18 |
Shared leave/pregnancyAllows employees to use the shared leave program for a pregnancy disability and parental leave. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5418 2017–18 |
Sunshine committeeRequires public disclosure for personal information where the subject of the information consents to disclosure. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5443 2017–18 |
Fiscal notesEstablishes dynamic fiscal impact statements as part of the fiscal note process, subject to specified conditions, including submission of a request 60 days in advance of the legislative session. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5448 2017–18 |
Psychotropic med./studentsRequires school district boards of directors to adopt policies prohibiting school staff from denying students access to programs or services because the parent or guardian has refused to place the student on psychotropic medication. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5491 2017–18 |
Prevailing wage law recoveryProvides that the time period for the recovery of wages owed to a worker affected by a prevailing wage determination is tolled until the prevailing wage determination is final. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |