Bob Hasegawa
Senator
· Democrat
· District 11
· most recent term 2025–26
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274
Bills as prime sponsor
43
of those became law
2,755
Bills co-sponsored
15,647
Recorded votes
1.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6465 2015–16 |
Dev. disability address reg.The Washington State Patrol (WSP) must administer a program which allows a resident to register the resident's address and provide information to first responders about a person with a developmental disability residing at the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6469 2015–16 |
Teaching cursive in schoolsCursive writing is included within the term handwriting. When a school district board of directors reviews or adopts its English Language Arts curriculum, it must incorporate curricula to teach cursive writing. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6471 2015–16 |
Rx drug pricing and costsEach manufacturer of a prescription drug that is available in Washington with a wholesale acquisition cost of $10,000 or more annually or over the course of treatment must file an annual report with the Health Care Authority... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6474 2015–16 |
Higher ed. plans for votingRequires the institutions of higher education to each adopt a plan, in consultation with the recognized student government of the institution, to increase student voter registration and voting in elections. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6476 2015–16 |
School assessment systemEliminates nonfederally required tests, removes the graduation requirement from statewide tests, allows opting out of standardized tests with no repercussion to students, and creates a balanced assessment system. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6479 2015–16 |
PNWER council creation comm.Creates the legislative joint select committee on the creation of a Washington state council for the Pacific Northwest economic region. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6481 2015–16 |
Comm. & tech. college accessCreates the Washington promise program to help make the first two years of college affordable and accessible to the state's citizens by offering a tuition waiver for eligible students enrolled in associate degree or... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6482 2015–16 |
Mechanic/materialmen's liensThe amount of contractor surety bonds are increased to $24,000 for general contractors and $12,000 for specialty contractors. Lien Limited to Actual Costs. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6494 2015–16 |
Youth mental health services(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Creates the children's mental health work group to identify barriers to accessing mental health services for children and families and to advise the legislature on statewide mental health... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6504 2015–16 |
Budget stabilization appropsMoneys are appropriated from the Budget Stabilization Account for fiscal year 2016 to pay for the fire suppression costs of the following state agencies: Department of Natural Resources, $150,169,000; Department of Fish and... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6505 2015–16 |
Corps. & money in politicsEstablishes the government of, by, and for the people act. Declares that the legislature supports amending the United States Constitution to eliminate the undue influence of concentrated money and political power on elections... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6506 2015–16 |
Rail transport. task forceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6507 2015–16 |
Pesticide exposureAddresses exposures to pesticides and notifications of pesticide applications. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| 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 6520 2015–16 |
Occup. disease presumptionsExpands the list of cancers contracted by firefighters that are presumed to be occupationally related for industrial insurance purposes. Specifies that coverage for diseases presumed to be occupationally related should be... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6522 2015–16 |
Employment agenciesRevises the employment agency act as follows: (1) Repeals most of the statutes in the act other than the definitions section which has been amended in this act; and (2) Adds a new section that prohibits an employment agency,... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6524 2015–16 |
Youth sentencing/adult courtWhen sentencing an offender under adult court jurisdiction for a crime committed as a minor, the court has the discretion to impose an exceptional sentence below the standard range based on a consideration of the youth's age,... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6526 2015–16 |
Human traffickingAdds the following definitions for the purposes of chapter 19.320 RCW (human trafficking): Any person; forced labor; human trafficking; menace of any penalty; and work or service. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6530 2015–16 |
Language of public noticesState agencies that are required to provide public notices advising or informing communities about public health, safety, and welfare risks must provide those notices in a foreign language if at least 5 percent of the city,... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6532 2015–16 |
Workplace bullyingProvides that it is an unfair practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6562 2015–16 |
HPV immunization reportRequires the secretary of the department of health to report to the legislative health care committees on HPV vaccine utilization. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6571 2015–16 |
Responsible bidder criteriaRequires a bidder, before award of a public works contract, to also meet the following responsibility criteria to be considered a responsible bidder and qualified to be awarded a public works project: Have attended training... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6572 2015–16 |
Prevailing wage complianceAddresses prevailing wage procedures with regard to imposing civil penalties on contractors and subcontractors who fail to post certain statements or records required by chapter 39.12 RCW (prevailing wages on public works). | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6573 2015–16 |
Prevailing rate of wageRequires the industrial statistician to establish the prevailing rate of wage based on collective bargaining agreements or other methods if collective bargaining agreements are not available. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6574 2015–16 |
Apprenticeship utilizationModifies public works provisions with regard to bidding on public works contracts and compliance by apprentices of labor hour requirements. Requires the supervisor of apprenticeship to monitor compliance by contractors and... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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