Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5666 2021–22 |
Targeted electrificationAuthorizes the governing body of a municipal electric utility or public utility district (PUD) to adopt a targeted electrification plan (plan) that establishes a finding that utility outreach and investment in electrification... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5668 2021–22 |
Gas companiesModifying the regulation of gas companies to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5669 2021–22 |
Energy codesStrengthening energy codes. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5688 2021–22 |
Health care marketplaceModifies reporting requirements for mergers, acquisitions, or contracting affiliations between hospitals, hospital systems, or provider organizations (parties). | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5731 2021–22 |
Organic materials managementConcerning organic materials management. | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5732 2021–22 |
Green roofsRequires all new buildings 50,000 square feet or larger and designed after January 1, 2025, to cover 70 percent of the roof space with green roofing and solar panels. | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5066 2021–22 |
Officer duty to interveneRequires a peace officer to intervene when the officer witnesses a fellow peace officer engaging in the use of excessive force. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5135 2021–22 |
Unlawfully summoning policeEstablishes a civil cause of action for damages against a person who knowingly causes law enforcement to contact another person with any of the specified improper purposes. | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5259 2021–22 |
Law enforcement dataRequires the Office of the Attorney General to establish an advisory group to make recommendations for the design, development, and implementation of a statewide program for collecting, reporting, and publishing use of force... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5263 2021–22 |
Personal injury defensesLimits the felony bar affirmative defense in civil actions arising out of law enforcement activities resulting in personal injury or death, such that the defendant must prove each element of the defense beyond a reasonable doubt. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5022 2021–22 |
Recycling, waste, & litterEstablishes minimum postconsumer recycled (PCR) content, registration, and reporting requirements for plastic beverage containers, household cleaning and personal care product containers, and plastic trash bags (covered products). | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5126 2021–22 |
Climate commitment actEstablishes a program for capping emissions from certain covered entities and investing emission allowance auction proceeds in certain programs, projects, and activities, beginning January 1, 2023. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 316, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5141 2021–22 |
Env. justice task force recsRequires the Puget Sound Partnership and the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Ecology, Health, Natural Resources, and Transportation (covered agencies) to complete environmental justice assessments when considering... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5151 2021–22 |
Foster care & child careMakes an outdoor nature-based child care pilot program permanent and adds this program to various provisions. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 304, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5235 2021–22 |
Housing options & limitsProhibits counties planning under the Growth Management Act and cities within such counties from prohibiting primarily renter occupied housing units on the same lot as an accessory dwelling unit, with exceptions. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| 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 5399 2021–22 |
Universal health care comm'nEstablishes the Universal Health Care Commission to create immediate changes in Washington's health care access and delivery system and to establish the preliminary infrastructure to create a universal health care system that... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5038 2021–22 |
Open carry of weaponsProhibits the open carry of firearms and other weapons at or near permitted demonstrations, on west State Capitol Campus grounds, in buildings on state capitol grounds, and in specified state legislative locations. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| SB 5052 2021–22 |
Health equity zonesRequires the Department of Health, subject to funding, to designate health equity zones statewide and develop projects that meet the needs of each zone. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| SB 5071 2021–22 |
Civil commitment transitionRequires the appointment of a transition team to facilitate the success of certain civil commitment patients upon release to the community following the dismissal of criminal charges. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| SB 5073 2021–22 |
Involuntary commitmentExpands less restrictive alternative treatment requirements to include a substance use disorder evaluation and consultation about the formation of a mental health advance directive. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| SB 5118 2021–22 |
ReentryExpands the Intrastate Detainer Act to include individuals in Juvenile Rehabilitation and warrants pending in superior, district, municipal, or juvenile court. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| SB 5121 2021–22 |
Graduated reentry programAlters eligibility for the Graduated Reentry Program at the Department of Corrections by creating two participation tracks. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| SB 5183 2021–22 |
Nonfatal strangulationDirects the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) to develop practices for local communities to increase access to forensic nurse examiner services in nonfatal strangulation assaults, and to publish those best practices to... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| SB 5194 2021–22 |
Higher ed. equity & accessRequires development of a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plan. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |