Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Van De Wege
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5687 2023–24 |
Wrestling grant programsCreates a postsecondary wrestling grant program. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| SB 5082 2023–24 |
Advisory votesRepeals provisions that require legislative tax increases to be subject to an advisory vote in which voters at the next general election may express a nonbinding preference for the tax increases to be repealed or maintained. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| SB 5582 2023–24 |
Nurse supplyDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (College Board) to develop a plan to train more nurses over the next four years. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| SB 5176 2023–24 |
Employee-owned coop UIExempts officers of employee cooperative corporations, cooperative associations, and limited cooperative associations from certain restrictions on corporate officers in the unemployment insurance (UI) system, thereby allowing... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 14, 2023 |
| SB 5179 2023–24 |
Death with dignity actExpands the health care providers authorized to perform the duties of the Death with Dignity Act (Act) to include advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5370 2023–24 |
Adult protective servicesRequires upon request, rather than authorizes, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and law enforcement to share with each other information contained in reports and findings of vulnerable adult abuse. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5421 2023–24 |
Benefit enrollment info.Exempts from disclosure under the Public Records Act benefit enrollment information, such as personal and demographic information and certain documents collected and maintained by the Health Care Authority as director of the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5439 2023–24 |
Livestock identificationExtends the current livestock identification fees, the Livestock Identification Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee), and requirement that the Department of Agriculture report on the Livestock Identification Program... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5700 2023–24 |
Health care authorityClarifies several responsibilities of the Health Care Authority related to the administration of various programs, including behavioral health programs, health care information systems, and the Health Care Cost Transparency Board. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| SB 5033 2023–24 |
Custodial sexual misconductReclassifies the offense of Custodial Sexual Misconduct in the first degree to a class B felony, from a class C felony, and increases the seriousness level from V to VII. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2023 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
| SB 5036 2023–24 |
Audio-only telemedicineExtends by six months the date by which an interactive remote appointment between a patient and a health care provider may substitute for an in-person appointment for the purposes of reimbursement to a health care provider... | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2023 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
| SB 5122 2023–24 |
Ambulance transport fundExtends the expiration date for the ambulance transport Quality Assurance Fee Program and the Ambulance Transport Fund from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2028. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2023 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
| SB 5555 2021–22 |
Safety telecommunicatorsEstablishes a Certification Board in the state’s 911 Coordination Office to create a certification and training program for public safety telecommunicators. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5883 2021–22 |
Homeless youth/health careAllows an unaccompanied homeless youth (not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian) who is under the age of majority, who is not otherwise authorized to provide informed consent, and is unable to obtain informed... | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5961 2021–22 |
BiocharRequires state agencies and local governments to consider whether biochar products can be used when planning government-funded projects that are public works or when soliciting and reviewing bids for such projects, and... | Senator (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5972 2021–22 |
Wildlife conflict resolutionExtends the expiration date for Public Records Act exemptions for certain personal identifying information of persons involved in preventative measures involving wolf interactions, as well as persons involved in reports of and... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5488 2021–22 |
Tacoma Narrows toll bridgeRequires the state treasurer to make quarterly transfers of $3,250,000 from the general fund to the Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account beginning in September 2022 and ending July 1, 2032, for a total of $130,000,000. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5610 2021–22 |
Rx drug cost sharingRequires certain third-party payments to count towards an enrollee's cost-sharing obligation or out-of-pocket maximum for certain health plans. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5619 2021–22 |
Kelp & eelgrass conservationDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a Native Kelp Forest and Eelgrass Meadow Health and Conservation Plan (Plan). | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5702 2021–22 |
Donor human milk coverageRequires certain group health plans and Medicaid to provide coverage for donor human milk for inpatient use when medically necessary and other conditions are met. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5874 2021–22 |
Military student residencyExpands residency for in-state tuition purposes for active duty military, National Guard, reservists, veteran, and dependent students. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5196 2021–22 |
Special legislative sessionsSets procedures for the Legislature to call a special session by resolution. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5624 2021–22 |
Livestock identificationExtends livestock inspection fees that expire July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5504 2021–22 |
Discover pass free daysRequires the Parks and Recreation Commission to designate up to 12 days per year where access to recreation sites or lands is free. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| SB 5505 2021–22 |
Farmers market prop. tax ex.Allows public meeting halls and churches that are property tax exempt to conduct qualifying farmers markets without losing the property tax exemption. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |