Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5672 2021–22 |
Long-term care/refundsConcerning long-term services and supports trust premium refunds for deceased individuals with developmentally disabled dependents. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5675 2021–22 |
Permissible use of forceConcerning permissible use of force by law enforcement and correctional officers. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5696 2021–22 |
Capital gains tax/repealRepealing the capital gains income tax. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5716 2021–22 |
Breast cancer MRI coverageRequires large group health plans to cover magnetic resonance imaging breast cancer screening for women at high risk of developing breast cancer. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5737 2021–22 |
Long-term care/pending exem.Suspending premium assessments for pending exemption applications for the long-term services and supports trust program. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5345 2021–22 |
Industrial waste programEstablishes an industrial waste coordination program to provide expertise, technical assistance, and best practices to support local industrial symbiosis projects. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5009 2021–22 |
Public expression protectionEstablishes the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| SB 5024 2021–22 |
Condominium constructionExempts condominiums with ten or fewer units and no more than two stories from the requirement to submit building enclosure design documents and obtain periodic inspections throughout the course of construction. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| SB 5172 2021–22 |
Agricultural overtimePhases in overtime pay to certain agricultural employees beginning on January 1, 2022, with the employees receiving overtime for hours worked over 55 in a week and ending with those employees receiving overtime for hours... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2021 |
May 11, 2021 |
| SB 5008 2021–22 |
BPA ratepayer assist/B&O taxReinstates the business and occupation tax exemption for power conservation and demand management credits and funding from the Bonneville Power Administration, if the tax savings are used for low-income ratepayer assistance. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2021 |
May 10, 2021 |
| SB 5011 2021–22 |
Electronic meetings/HOA, etcAligns the Homeowners' Association Act, Horizontal Property Regimes Act, and Washington Condominium Act with provisions in the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act with regard to the electronic transmission of... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2021 |
May 10, 2021 |
| SB 5031 2021–22 |
Aviation revital. loan prgCreates a Community Aviation Revitalization Board (Board) to provide loans to certain airports available for public use to support general aviation activities. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5454 2021–22 |
Prop. tax/natural disastersProvides a three-year property tax exemption on the value of home improvements made to a single-family dwelling damaged by certain natural disasters. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5019 2021–22 |
Recording standards comm'nRenames the E-Recording Standards Commission to the Recording Standards Commission, and expands the Recording Standards Commission responsibilities to include making recommendations for rules to the Secretary of State on... | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5251 2021–22 |
Tax and revenue lawsMakes technical corrections, statutory clarifications, and administrative changes to the state tax and licensing codes. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5016 2021–22 |
All-terrain vehiclesDirects the Department of Licensing to permit the owners of certain wheeled all-terrain vehicles (WATVs) to license the vehicle concurrently for use as a tracked all-terrain vehicle (TATV) and for off-road and/or on-road use. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5077 2021–22 |
Mortgage loan originatorsAllows mortgage loan originators to work from home under certain circumstances. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 7, 2021 |
| SB 5147 2019–20 |
Menstrual products sales taxExempts feminine hygiene products permanently from sales and use tax. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| SB 6065 2019–20 |
Blockchain work groupEstablishes the Washington blockchain work group (work group) for the purpose of examining various potential applications of blockchain technology. | Senator (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| SB 6430 2019–20 |
Industrial waste programEstablishes an industrial waste coordination program and a competitive industrial symbiosis grant program within the Department of Commerce. | Senator (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| SB 5613 2019–20 |
Road vacation/body of waterAllows a county to vacate a county road abutting a body of water in certain public safety circumstances. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 5628 2019–20 |
Heavy equipment rental prop.Exempts heavy equipment rental property owned by a heavy equipment rental property dealer from property tax beginning January 1, 2022. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6626 2019–20 |
Military spouse liaisonCreates the position of military spouse liaison in the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6429 2019–20 |
Medical condition desig.Provides a medical alert designation, developmental disability designation, or a deafness designation on a driver's license or identicard, if applicable. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6663 2019–20 |
Eating disorders & diabetesRequires the Department of Health to make links on its website to existing information on diabulimia, an eating disorder associated with individuals with type 1 diabetes, by December 1, 2020. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |