All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5304 2025–26 |
Homelessness/tribal collegesExpands participation in the Students Experiencing Homelessness and Foster Youth Program to a public tribal college. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5304 2023–24 |
Language access/testingProvides that the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must ensure that all language access providers are fluent in English and a primary non-English language through completion of oral and written tests. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 14, 2023 |
| SB 5304 2021–22 |
Reentry servicesExpands the requirement to reinstate medical assistance coverage for persons being released from confinement. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 243, Laws of 2021 |
May 10, 2021 |
| SB 5304 2019–20 |
Local infrastruct. financingCreates a new program within the Housing Finance Commission to provide financing for local infrastructure projects through the issuance of bonds or loans. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 24, 2020 |
| SB 5304 2017–18 |
Electrical rules reviewRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to adopt the state electrical rules through a process in which L&I, the Washington Cities Electrical Committee, and the Technical Advisory Committee have an equal vote in... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5304 2015–16 |
WA state patrol officersThe monthly minimum salaries are eliminated and replaced with a provision that states that monthly salary and benefits paid to an officer of WSP must be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies within the... | Ann Rivers (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5304 2013–14 |
Digital outdoor ad signsThe definition of the types of illuminated signs is expanded to include Type 4 and 5 digital outdoor advertising signs visible to state highways and located within incorporated cities and towns; however, the signs may only... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5304 2011–12 |
College bound scholarshipThe Caseload Forecast Council is required (1) to forecast the anticipated number of students eligible for the State Need Grant Program and the College Bound Scholarship Program who are also expected to attend an institution of... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2011 |
May 10, 2011 |
| SB 5304 2009–10 |
Public retirement systemsLowers the general salary increase assumption from 4.5 percent to 4.25 percent for the actuarial funding of the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, plan 1 of the law enforcement officers' and... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5304 2007–08 |
Special fuel taxesThe definition of "urban passenger transportation systems" is modified to specifically include systems operated by a regional transit authority authorized to operate between counties. The definition is also modified to include... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5304 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college salaryEvery biennium, SBCTC must submit, in its biennial budget request, an amount which is sufficient to cover the annual cost of salary increments taking into account the faculty turnover savings. The annual cost of salary... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5304 2003–04 |
Higher ed/high-demand fieldsA program is created and is administered, subject to appropriation, by the Higher Education Coordinating Board which contracts for undergraduate and graduate placements in high-demand fields. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5304 2001–02 |
Exposure to chemicalsA worker who is exposed to hazardous chemicals on the job is presumed to be eligible for workers = compensation benefits if the worker establishes: (1) he or she has suffered harm or pain; and (2) an accident occurred or... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5304 1999–00 |
Liquor code violationsC Changes the maximum punishment for violation of requirements for selling and purchasing kegs of malt liquor. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| SB 5304 1997–98 |
Drug-induced rapeIt is specified that second degree rape can be committed by having sexual intercourse with another person who is incapable of consent due to controlled substance-induced physical helplessness or mental incapacity caused by the... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5304 1995–96 |
Vehicle identificatn inspectThe chief of the WSP must use county auditors and subagents who volunteer to conduct the VIN inspections for out-of-state vehicles being brought into the state. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5304 1993–94 |
Health care cost and accessBasic Health Plan Transfer and Expansion . The Basic Health Plan (BHP) is moved, for administrative purposes, to the Health Care Authority. Enrollment is expanded statewide during the 1993-1995 biennium to those who are not... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 492, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5304 1991–92 |
Criminal justic plan/loc govLocal governments are required to file a criminal justice plan with the department of community development describing their: (1) current activities, (2) projected allocation of criminal justice resources, (3) efforts to... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |