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 6575 2015–16 |
Prevailing wage law recoveryProvides that the time period for recovery of wages owed to a worker affected by a determination of the prevailing rate of wage is tolled until the prevailing wage determination is final. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6581 2015–16 |
Electrician apprenticeshipsRequires completion of an apprenticeship program to receive a journey level or residential specialty electrician certificate of competency. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6582 2015–16 |
Cetacean captivityCreates the crime of unlawful cetacean captivity. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6585 2015–16 |
Elder justice centersDSHS must establish two demonstration programs that consist of Elder Justice Centers in Clark County and in Spokane County. DSHS may contract directly with these counties or build on established elder justice programs in the county. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6588 2015–16 |
Music education/elem schoolsRequires the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Promote the adoption of school-based curricula and policies that provide quality daily music education for all elementary school students; and (2) Encourage policies... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6592 2015–16 |
Rent increase noticesAuthorizes a new rule of tenancy, including a change in rent, to become effective upon completion of the term of the rental agreement and after thirty days' written notice to each affected tenant, unless otherwise agreed to by... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | 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 6625 2015–16 |
Employment noncompetitionProvides that a noncompetition agreement is void and unenforceable if the individual subject to the noncompetition agreement: (1) Works for an hourly wage and is not a salaried employee; and (2) Is restricted from competing... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6627 2015–16 |
Accessible taxi HOV lane useAuthorizes the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by private, for hire vehicles that have been specially manufactured, designed, or modified for the transportation of a person who is wheelchair-bound and has a physical or... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6629 2015–16 |
Feminine hygiene/sales taxProvides a sales and use tax exemption for tampons, sanitary napkins, or other similar items used for feminine hygiene. | Joe Fain (R-47) | 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 6654 2015–16 |
Prevailing wage requirementsMakes prevailing wage requirements applicable to publicly subsidized projects. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | 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 5870 2015–16 |
Aversive therapies/youthEstablishes the performance of prohibited aversive mental health therapy as unprofessional conduct under the Uniform Disciplinary Act. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5186 2015–16 |
Sr's, disab. vets/prop tx exIncreases senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program income thresholds by $5,000, for taxes levied for collection in 2016 and thereafter. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5317 2015–16 |
Autism & developmntal delaysRequires that medical assistance programs cover universal screening and provider payments for autism and developmental delays, as recommended by the Bright Futures Guidelines and to the extent funds are available. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5481 2015–16 |
Tolling customer serviceRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to contact prepaid electronic toll account holders to inform such holders of unpaid tolls, unless the customer has declined such contacts. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5631 2015–16 |
Domestic violence victimsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish minimum standards for community-based domestic violence programs and emergency shelter programs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5564 2015–16 |
Juvenile records and finesAllows courts to seal juvenile records if the person has paid the full amount of restitution owing to the individual victim named in the restitution order. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 265, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5884 2015–16 |
Trafficking of personsRequires the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) to create and maintain an information portal serving as the state government contact regarding human trafficking. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5843 2015–16 |
Outdoor recreationProvides the additional consideration of programs that utilize veterans for at least 50 percent of their program implementation or administration for the Director of the State Parks and Recreation Commission to consider when... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2015 |
May 13, 2015 |
| SB 5957 2015–16 |
Pedestrian safety advis cnclEstablishes the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Council (Council) within the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to review and analyze data related to pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
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