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 6472 2015–16 |
Tacoma Narrows toll bridgeThe Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Sufficient Minimum Balance Account is created in the Motor Vehicle Fund in the state treasury. Funds in the new account may be spent only after appropriation and may only be used for covering 45... | Jan Angel (R-26) | 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 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 6493 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Declares an intent to clarify that, in this state, barrier-free access to birth control remains a fundamental right and that discriminating against women through limitations on... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 6517 2015–16 |
Gender representationThe membership of each board and commission in which the Governor possesses appointment power and each board of trustees of a higher education institution must be at least one-third female and one-third male by January 1, 2022. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6547 2015–16 |
WSP recruitment & payThe WSP must conduct an outreach and marketing plan based on recommendations from the JTC report on recruitment and retention of state patrol officers. Specifically, the bill requires the WSP to: develop a comprehensive... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6549 2015–16 |
Retired teachers/substitutesAuthorizes certain teachers in plan 2 or plan 3 of the teachers' retirement system who have retired under alternate early retirement provisions to be employed with an employer that has documented a shortage of certified... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6555 2015–16 |
Personal needs allowanceThe PNA for Medicaid must be increased annually by the percentage cost-of-living adjustment for Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Social Security benefits as published by the Social Security Administration. The PNA must in no... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6561 2015–16 |
Sex crimes statute of limit.Allows the following offenses to be prosecuted at any time after their commission: (1) Rape in the first degree; (2) Rape of a child in the first degree; (3) Child molestation in the first degree; (4) Sexual misconduct with a... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | 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 6595 2015–16 |
Driver regulation programsBy December 31, 2016, the DOL must to work with the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and other traffic safety stakeholders to develop a driver improvement course for habitual traffic offenders nearing... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6608 2015–16 |
Student loan aid B&O creditProvides a business and occupation tax credit on the amount paid for student loan repayment of principal and interest by an employer directly to a student loan lender on behalf of a qualified employee of the employer. Makes an... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6609 2015–16 |
Grad. student loans studyRequires the student achievement council to conduct a study of the feasibility of and alternatives to a state loan program for graduate students. Encourages the student achievement council to seek out technical advice from the... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6610 2015–16 |
Student loan bill of rightsThe Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) must designate a student loan ombuds (Ombuds) within the office. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6611 2015–16 |
Sewer systemsCounties or cities are not obligated to install sanitary sewer systems to all properties within UGAs by the end of the 20-year period. Urban governmental services includes certain alternative sewer and existing on-site septic systems. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6624 2015–16 |
Motorcycle paraphernaliaAddresses the right to be free from discrimination, under the civil rights act, with regard to wearing motorcycle-related or motorcycle club-related paraphernalia. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6636 2015–16 |
Consumer protection/militaryAuthorizes a service member, who has been called into active service, to terminate or suspend the following services upon written notice, including electronic mail, to the service provider: (1) Telecommunication services from... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | 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 6653 2015–16 |
Emerg. vehicles, toll exemptRequires the transportation commission to: (1) For toll bridges under chapter 47.46 RCW, provide an exemption from all toll charges for authorized emergency vehicles; and (2) Provide an exemption from all tolled facilities for... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | 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 6661 2015–16 |
Career & tech. ed. materialsAddresses the costs of exploratory and preparatory career and technical education courses. Creates the basic education benefit account and requires the funds from the account to be used for the materials, supplies, and... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6195 2015–16 |
Basic education obligationsCreates the Education Funding Task Force to continue the work of the Governor's informal work group on implementing the program of basic education. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2016 |
Feb 29, 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 |
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