Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6516 2015–16 |
Month of the kindergartenerDeclares the month of September as the month of the kindergartener. Encourages elementary schools to determine a method to celebrate new kindergarteners as they begin their life in education. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6540 2015–16 |
Safe playgrounds & turfRequires the department of ecology to: (1) Create a playfield turf advisory group to provide advice to the department on the design and scope of the study of the health impacts of exposure to toxic chemicals in synthetic turf;... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6561 2015–16 |
Sex crimes statute of limit.Allows the following offenses to be prosecuted at any time after their commission: (1) Rape in the first degree; (2) Rape of a child in the first degree; (3) Child molestation in the first degree; (4) Sexual misconduct with a... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6608 2015–16 |
Student loan aid B&O creditProvides a business and occupation tax credit on the amount paid for student loan repayment of principal and interest by an employer directly to a student loan lender on behalf of a qualified employee of the employer. Makes an... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6609 2015–16 |
Grad. student loans studyRequires the student achievement council to conduct a study of the feasibility of and alternatives to a state loan program for graduate students. Encourages the student achievement council to seek out technical advice from the... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6610 2015–16 |
Student loan bill of rightsThe Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) must designate a student loan ombuds (Ombuds) within the office. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6622 2015–16 |
Retirement benefit assign.The prohibition against the assignment of state retirement benefits cannot be evaded by the use of any device or artifice to defeat the prohibition, including the deposit of retirement benefits into a joint bank account or the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6628 2015–16 |
Collect. agency legal actionProhibits a collection agency licensee, or an employee of a licensee, from serving a debtor with a summons and complaint unless the pleadings have been filed with the court and the summons and complaint contain a file number... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6640 2015–16 |
High school science testingRemoves certain requirements for the high school science assessment. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | 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 6649 2015–16 |
Collection agency practicesRevises the collection agency act. Addresses prohibited practices of collection agencies with regard to certification that an itemization of a claim was made based on a personal review of account level documentation provided... | 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 5153 2015–16 |
Campaign contributionsRequires nonprofit organizations that make incidental political contributions and expenditures to report to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| 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 5785 2015–16 |
St. officers official dutiesChanges the definition in the Ethics in Public Employment Act of official duties related to a state elected officer. | Senator (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5851 2015–16 |
College bound scholarshipRequires the data needed to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the College Bound Scholarship (CBS) program be promptly transmitted to the Education Research and Data Center so that it is available and easily accessible. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2015 |
May 12, 2015 |
| SB 5433 2015–16 |
Tribal history, culture, etcRequires, rather than encourages, school districts to incorporate the history, culture, and government of the nearest federally recognized Indian tribe(s) into the social studies curriculum. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5381 2015–16 |
Firearms, return by law enf.Requires law enforcement agencies to establish a protocol for notifying family or household members when a privately owned firearm is being returned to a person and to comply with certain requirements before returning the firearm. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 28, 2015 |
| SB 5310 2013–14 |
Senior ctr alcohol licenseCreates a liquor license for nonprofit senior centers to sell spirits by the glass and beer and wine at retail for on-premises consumption. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| SB 6124 2013–14 |
State Alzheimer's planCreates an Alzheimer's disease working group to develop a state Alzheimer's plan. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| SB 5889 2013–14 |
Snowmobile license feesRaises the snowmobile annual registration and renewal fee to $40 for registrations due on October 1, 2014, until October 1, 2015. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 17, 2014 |
| SB 6419 2013–14 |
Medicaid/border communitiesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services and the Health Care Authority to expand access to care for Medicaid enrollees living in border communities. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 17, 2014 |
| SB 5910 2013–14 |
Quarterly revenue forecastThe first forecast of each calendar year must be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature on or before February 20. The provision for a March 20 forecast in odd-numbered years is removed. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6151 2013–14 |
Cultural access authoritiesA county may create a cultural access authority (authority) by resolution of the county legislative body for the purpose of supporting cultural organizations. The boundaries of the authority may be coextensive with the county... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 5489 2013–14 |
Insurer state of entry actMost of the regulatory framework regarding alien insurers is repealed. A new regulatory structure is established for alien insurers. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |