Christine Rolfes
Senator
· Democrat
· District 23
· most recent term 2023–24
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270
Bills as prime sponsor
85
of those became law
1,331
Bills co-sponsored
12,075
Recorded votes
1.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5555 2017–18 |
Wage and salary informationProhibits an employer from seeking an applicant's wage or salary history or requiring that the wage or salary meet certain criteria; limited exceptions apply. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5570 2017–18 |
Foreign national ownershipRequires that contribution and expenditure reports contain certifications from each corporation making a contribution that the corporation's ownership comprises less than 50 percent foreign nationals. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5585 2017–18 |
Future teachers c. scholrshpModifies the Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program to focus on increasing the number of early elementary teachers teaching in kindergarten through third grade in Washington. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5602 2017–18 |
Preventive service coverageRequires a health plan to provide coverage for the same preventive services required to be covered under: (1) 42 U.S.C. Sec. 300gg-13 (2016); and (2) Federal rules or guidance in effect on December 31, 2016, implementing 42... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5622 2017–18 |
Career readiness educationRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) In consultation with one or more technical working groups, develop a curriculum framework for a career and technical education course that may be offered... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5623 2017–18 |
Basic education programAddresses equitable and responsible investments in the state's basic education program and reductions to local effort contributions to fulfill the state's paramount duty for all children. Requires the superintendent of public... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5668 2017–18 |
Civics educationCreates the expanded civics education teacher training program within the office of the superintendent of public instruction to provide for the selection of a team of qualified social studies teachers from across the state.... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5679 2017–18 |
Port districts/telecomm servAuthorizes rural port districts to acquire and operate telecommunications facilities for wholesale telecommunications services outside of their district for backhaul services. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5712 2017–18 |
Bilingual ed. workforceEstablishes the Bilingual Educator Initiative as a long-term program to recruit, prepare, and mentor bilingual high school students to become future bilingual teachers and counselors. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5719 2017–18 |
Labor and industries ombudsCreates the Ombuds for Employers in the Department of Commerce. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5739 2017–18 |
Port district entry feesAuthorizes port districts to limit entry and charge an entry fee to its facilities, for the purpose of on-demand passenger service by motor vehicles licensed and regulated as for-hire vehicles, limousines, and taxicabs. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5742 2017–18 |
Wrking connect. child careDirects the Department of Early Learning to expand the Working Connections Child Care Program eligibility to otherwise-eligible, non-WorkFirst participants enrolled in a program that will lead to a baccalaureate degree. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5753 2017–18 |
Early learning financingCreates the Early Learning Facilities Revolving Account (ELFRA) within the Department of Commerce (COM) to provide grants and loans for the planning, renovation, and construction of early learning facilities. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5758 2017–18 |
College and career readinessRequires the Legislature to allocate an additional $400 per annual average full-time equivalent student enrolled in middle and high schools; this amount must be adjusted annually for inflation. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5759 2017–18 |
Railroad employees/vehiclesRequires the utilities and transportation commission to: (1) Regulate persons providing contract railroad crew transportation and contract crew hauling vehicles with respect to the safety of equipment, driver qualifications,... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5760 2017–18 |
Reproductive health careProvides that it is an unfair practice under state discrimination laws for an employer that provides health insurance to its employees to not provide contraceptive coverage. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5763 2017–18 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Health Care Authority to coordinate mental health resources for Medicaid-eligible children, maintain an adequate provider network, and require screenings for depression for children and youth ages 11-21. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5827 2017–18 |
Lodging tax revenuesDefines tourist for purposes of local lodging tax reporting. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5828 2017–18 |
Religious affiliation discl.Prohibits employers, state or local government agencies or public employees, and state and local law enforcement agencies from providing, collecting, disclosing, and/or requiring the disclosure of information on the religious... | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5845 2017–18 |
Railroad employee work hoursRegulates the hours of service for yardmasters. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5846 2017–18 |
Crew size on certain trainsRegulates minimum railroad crew staffing on trains carrying freight or passengers and trains transporting hazardous materials. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5853 2017–18 |
Career & technical educationDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to take actions to increase career and technical education (CTE) equivalency crediting on a broader scale across the state, subject to state appropriation. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5860 2017–18 |
Electrical trainee certific.Creates alternative certification qualifications for: HVAC/refrigeration specialty electricians; HVAC/refrigeration restricted specialty electricians; restricted, nonresidential maintenance specialty electricians; and... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5903 2017–18 |
Homelessness funding & serv.Increases the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act document recording surcharge fee from $40 to $90; makes it permanent. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5951 2017–18 |
High school graduation reqsProvides intent language to move the state assessments in English language arts and mathematics to the 10th-grade. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
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