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 5673 2013–14 |
Community & tech collegesFreezes tuition increases for students attending the state's public community and technical colleges for the 2013-2015 biennium. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5706 2013–14 |
Student transition servicesOSPI must establish interagency agreements with agencies that provide high school transition services to students with disabilities or students covered by section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5707 2013–14 |
Net metering of electricityExcludes a third-party owner of a customer-sited renewable energy facility from the definition of "electrical company" for purposes of chapter 80.60 RCW (net metering of electricity). Changes the cumulative generating capacity... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5710 2013–14 |
Reckless endangrmnt/firearmsIncludes in the crime of reckless endangerment, a person who stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where a child is likely to gain access, and the child obtains possession of the loaded firearm. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5711 2013–14 |
Firearms/background checksBroadens the requirement for a background check to apply to all firearms sales in the state. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5782 2013–14 |
Unmanned aerial vehiclesIt is the intent of the Legislature to provide clear standards for the lawful use of unmanned aerial vehicles by state and local jurisdictions. Prohibition. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5798 2013–14 |
Termination of pregnancyRequires certain health plans, that provide coverage for maternity care or services, to provide a covered person with substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary termination of a pregnancy. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5800 2013–14 |
Ferry system/dept of transp.Limits the scope of the department of transportation's responsibilities and powers with regard to the ferry system to only the maintenance and operation of ferries and ferry facilities and the acquisition of new ferries or... | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5801 2013–14 |
Ferry faresExpands the duties of the executive committee of the Washington state ferry users relating to: (1) Understanding the Washington state ferries operating and capital budgets; (2) Proposals to fare schedule changes; (3) Operating... | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5814 2013–14 |
Taxicabs, limos, for hireRevises industrial insurance provisions relating to for hire vehicles, limousines, and taxicabs. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5818 2013–14 |
K-12 career educationRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Develop a standard template for the high school and beyond plan required for high school graduation; and (2) Establish criteria and an award or... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5890 2013–14 |
Vehicle titling and registr.The requirement to periodically replace license plates is removed. However, a license plate must be replaced at the time a vehicle changes ownership, at which time vehicle registration expires as well. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5909 2013–14 |
STEM education and the artsExpands STEM education to include the arts. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5959 2013–14 |
Educator prof. learning daysProvides additional time and resources for content-specific professional learning days for each state-funded certificated instructional staff and school building-based administrator. Phases in time and resources for... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5960 2013–14 |
Teacher and principal evalsFor teachers who teach reading, language arts, or mathematics in a grade in which a federally mandated statewide student assessment is administered, student results on the statewide assessment must be used as one of the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5985 2013–14 |
Consumer protection actionsAddresses the recovery of costs in consumer protection actions. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5989 2013–14 |
Veterans, military personnelAddresses civil relief for veterans and military personnel. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5211 2013–14 |
Social networking accountsProhibits an employer from requiring or coercing an employee or job applicant to disclose login information to a personal social networking account, access his or her account in the employer’s presence, add a person to his or... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5389 2013–14 |
Children/visiting & contactEstablishes that sibling visitation may not be used as a sanction or incentive for a child's behavior. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5595 2013–14 |
Child care reformOutlines specific responsibilities of the Department of Early Learning and the Department of Social and Health Services with regards to the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC). | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5681 2013–14 |
Co-occurring disordersRequires that a mental health agency with a waiver from chemical dependency requirements for treating patients with co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency disorders receive a renewal of that waiver if fully... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5148 2013–14 |
Medication access/uninsuredEstablishes a program for health practitioners, pharmacists, medical facilities, and drug manufacturers and wholesalers to donate, accept, and redistribute prescription drugs and supplies at no cost to people expressing a need. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5491 2013–14 |
Educational healthEstablishes six statewide indicators of educational system health, such as student achievement on state assessments, graduation rates, and post-graduation education and employment. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5507 2013–14 |
Candidate and measure donorsRequires that a statement including the Public Disclosure Commission's website be included in a prominent position within the voters' pamphlet. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5195 2013–14 |
State need grant/nonprofitsAllows a nonprofit institution recognized by Washington to be eligible to participate in the State Need Grant program, effective August 1, 2013. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
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