Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6305 2017–18 |
Public retiree benefitsProvides a one-time increase to the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1 and Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 member monthly benefits of 3 percent up to a maximum of $62.50. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6308 2017–18 |
Notice of charity careRequires a hospital to: (1) Post and prominently display a summary of its charity care policy in areas where patients are admitted and in financial services or billing areas; and (2) Post the summary in all languages spoken by... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6148 2017–18 |
Homeless education equityDirects certain state agencies to convene a workgroup with aligned nongovernmental agencies to create a plan for children and youth experiencing homelessness to achieve educational equity with their general student population peers. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6193 2017–18 |
Election dates and timelinesMoves the primary election date to the Tuesday after the first Monday in June. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6200 2017–18 |
Primary election ageAllows persons who are 17-years old, but will be 18-years old by the general election, to vote in primary elections. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6202 2017–18 |
Election security practicesRequires the county auditor to audit the election results using at least one of four methods prior to election certification. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6232 2017–18 |
Hearing instruments/L&IRequires replacement of hearing instruments for injured workers at least once every five years. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6131 2017–18 |
Indian tribe tuition waiverCreates a 50 percent tuition waiver for students who are members of a federally recognized Indian tribe. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| SB 6144 2017–18 |
Student assessment reqs.Maintains the requirement for school districts to administer the state assessments in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science as required by the federal law. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| SB 6146 2017–18 |
Local gov firearm regulationRepeals state law preempting local government regulations of firearms. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| SB 5006 2017–18 |
Beer & wine specialty shopsAuthorizes a beer and/or wine specialty shop licensee to sell spirits produced by a state licensed distillery with set provisions. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5019 2017–18 |
Ballots, prepaid postageRequires that counties include prepaid postage on return envelopes for all elections, with costs to be reimbursed by the state. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5025 2017–18 |
Tobacco & vapor products/ageRaises the age at which a person may purchase and possess cigarettes, tobacco, and vapor products from 18 to 21 years of age. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5032 2017–18 |
Family & med leave insuranceProvides benefits for individuals on leave for a family member's serious health condition, an individual's own serious health condition, a child's birth or placement of a child, or a military exigency. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5062 2017–18 |
Bond levy increase periodIncreases the maximum period for an increased property tax levy with a limited purpose that includes making redemption payments on bonds from nine years to thirty years. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5073 2017–18 |
Use of deadly forceRemoves lack of malice as a justifiable homicide defense for law enforcement and defines good faith. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5076 2017–18 |
School district bondsAllows a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district bonds. Takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 2 and Article VIII, section 6 of the state Constitution (S-0426/17) providing for a... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5093 2017–18 |
Feminine hygiene products txExempts feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5098 2017–18 |
Flammable train speed limitsClarifies the authority of the Utility and Transportation Commission (UTC) and first class cities in regard to setting train speeds. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5112 2017–18 |
Tax preferencesInvests in education and other vital public services by: (1) Narrowing the use tax exemption for extracted fuel; (2) Modifying the nonresident sales and use tax exemption; (3) Eliminating the sales and use tax exemption for... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5115 2017–18 |
School director compensationRemoves from current law the daily compensation rate of $50 and the limit of $4,800 annually for school director compensation that school directors may receive. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5126 2017–18 |
Uniform ballot designRequires the Secretary of State (Secretary) to develop a uniform ballot format no later than 2027. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5192 2017–18 |
Same day voter registrationAuthorizes voter registration by mail or electronically up to eight days before an election. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5195 2017–18 |
Special parking privilegesExpands the form of authorization for special parking privileges by health care professionals to include "by electronic means." | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5202 2017–18 |
High school assessmentsDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to take the necessary steps to get federal approval for school districts to use the SAT or ACT to meet the federal assessment requirements and the state high school... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |