Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jamie Pedersen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6440 2015–16 |
Flame retardant chemicalsBeginning July 1, 2017, no manufacturer, wholesale, or retailer may manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in the state any children's products or residential upholstered... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6441 2015–16 |
Tenancy termination noticesRevises the residential landlord-tenant act with regard to the length of time in which a tenant must give notice for termination of a rental agreement. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6442 2015–16 |
Equal pay and opportunitiesEstablishes the equal pay opportunity act. Updates the existing state equal pay act to: (1) Address income disparities, employer discrimination, and retaliation practices; and (2) Reflect the equal status of workers in the state. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6474 2015–16 |
Higher ed. plans for votingRequires the institutions of higher education to each adopt a plan, in consultation with the recognized student government of the institution, to increase student voter registration and voting in elections. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6481 2015–16 |
Comm. & tech. college accessCreates the Washington promise program to help make the first two years of college affordable and accessible to the state's citizens by offering a tuition waiver for eligible students enrolled in associate degree or... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6492 2015–16 |
Sec of State/corporate docsVarious statutes relating to responsibilities of and documents filed with the Secretary of State are modified. The Secretary of State may accept and file electronic documents and signatures for required corporate and... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6493 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Declares an intent to clarify that, in this state, barrier-free access to birth control remains a fundamental right and that discriminating against women through limitations on... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6495 2015–16 |
DSHS notification reqs.When there is a finding of child abuse or neglect by DSHS, the subject receives notice by certified mail. If there is an unfounded finding, the subject is notified by regular mail to the person's last known address or by email. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6499 2015–16 |
Child support/electronicRequires an employer or other business that has received an income withholding order from the department of social and health services requiring payment to the Washington state support registry to remit payments through... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6524 2015–16 |
Youth sentencing/adult courtWhen sentencing an offender under adult court jurisdiction for a crime committed as a minor, the court has the discretion to impose an exceptional sentence below the standard range based on a consideration of the youth's age,... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6529 2015–16 |
Juvenile offenders reintegr.Adds rehabilitation and reintegration of juvenile offenders to the purposes underlying the Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6538 2015–16 |
Superior court judges' assocReferences to "the association of superior court judges" are not completely consistent in the RCW. The association's long-standing commonly used name "the superior court judges' association" replaces "the association of... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6550 2015–16 |
Investigational med. productThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6554 2015–16 |
Assault of utility workerA court may consider a sentence outside the standard sentencing range for assault as an aggravating factor when the victim is a public or private utility worker performing official duties. Official duties include maintenance... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6603 2015–16 |
Suicide educationCreates the safe homes task force to raise public awareness and increase suicide prevention education among new partners who are in key positions to help reduce suicide. Requires Forefront at the University of Washington... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6647 2015–16 |
HomelessnessThe Legislature finds that homelessness is a crisis across the state and declares the intention to work in concert with other governments and organizations to provide support and funds to increase services to homeless... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6658 2015–16 |
Relatives/child visitationAuthorizes a person who is not the parent of the child to petition for visitation with the child if certain conditions exist. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5870 2015–16 |
Aversive therapies/youthEstablishes the performance of prohibited aversive mental health therapy as unprofessional conduct under the Uniform Disciplinary Act. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 6080 2015–16 |
Kindergarten, K-3 class sizeK-3 Class Size Reduction Construction Grant Pilot Program. To help school districts expand the number of classrooms in support of the K–3 class-size reduction objective, the K-3 class size reduction construction grant pilot... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 14, 2015 |
| SB 6145 2015–16 |
High sch science assessmentDelays, for two years, the requirement that a student meet the state standard on the statewide science assessment or an alternative in order to earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement for purposes of high school graduation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 14, 2015 |
| SB 5317 2015–16 |
Autism & developmntal delaysRequires that medical assistance programs cover universal screening and provider payments for autism and developmental delays, as recommended by the Bright Futures Guidelines and to the extent funds are available. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5107 2015–16 |
Therapeutic courtsEncourages the creation of therapeutic courts in Washington. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5262 2015–16 |
Juvenile case recordsRequires courts to release juvenile case records to the Office of Civil Legal Aid that are needed to implement the agency's oversight, technical assistance, and other functions associated with appointment of attorneys to... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5269 2015–16 |
Detention decision reviewEstablishes a process allowing an immediate family member, guardian, or conservator to petition the court for review of a designated mental health professional's decision not to seek a person's detention under the Involuntary... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5593 2015–16 |
Healthcare/inmates, detainedOutlines requirements for supervision of persons who are in custody for a violent or sex offense while those persons are receiving hospital care. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |