Kevin Van De Wege
Senator
· Democrat
· District 24
· most recent term 2023–24
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210
Bills as prime sponsor
55
of those became law
1,293
Bills co-sponsored
12,711
Recorded votes
1.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6528 2019–20 |
Derelict vessel preventionChanges the minimum vessel length that triggers requirements related to inspections and marine insurance before ownership of certain vessels may be transferred. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 324, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 1, 2020 |
| SB 6212 2019–20 |
Affordable housing/prop. taxExpands use of the affordable housing property tax levy to include affordable homeownership, owner-occupied home repair, and foreclosure prevention programs for low-income households with income at or below 80 percent of... | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6239 2019–20 |
Public works projectsRequires a bidder with a history of receiving monetary penalties for not achieving apprentice utilization requirements, or that habitually uses the good faith effort exception, to submit an apprenticeship utilization plan... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6259 2019–20 |
Indian behavioral health sysDirects the Health Care Authority to negotiate to include reimbursement for services by behavioral health aides certified by tribes or the Indian Health Service in the state Medicaid program. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6429 2019–20 |
Medical condition desig.Provides a medical alert designation, developmental disability designation, or a deafness designation on a driver's license or identicard, if applicable. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6515 2019–20 |
Nursing facilitiesModifies the exception process for nursing facilities subject to the 24/7 registered nurse coverage requirement. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6526 2019–20 |
Prescription drug reuseRequires the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission to adopt rules allowing the safe donation of prescription drugs and allowing the Department of Corrections to accept returns of unexpired medications. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6049 2019–20 |
Insurance fraud accountCreates the insurance fraud surcharge for insurance organizations to cover the cost of the insurance fraud program. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6392 2019–20 |
Local wine industry licenseEstablishes the local wine industry association license (license), authorizing eligible entities to receive purchased or donated wine for promotional or marketing purposes from domestic and certain out-of-state wineries. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 5829 2019–20 |
Vol. firefighter pensionsIncreases the annual disability relief fees for members and employers of volunteer firefighters, emergency medical workers, and law enforcement reserve officers. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6152 2019–20 |
Foreign national ownershipProhibits foreign nationals from making campaign contributions and expenditures and from sponsoring electioneering communications and political advertising. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6417 2019–20 |
Survivor option changeAllows retirees of Plans 2 and 3 of the Washington State retirement systems up to 90 calendar days after the receipt of their first retirement allowance to change their survivor election. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 5385 2019–20 |
Telemedicine reimbursementRequires health plans to pay the same rate for a health care service provided through telemedicine as an in-person service. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 19, 2020 |
| SB 6058 2019–20 |
Fire district health clinicsAllows a fire protection district located in Pierce County and surrounded by Case Inlet, Drayton Passage, Pitt Passage, and Carr Inlet to establish or participate in the provision of health clinic services. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 19, 2020 |
| SB 6267 2019–20 |
Long-term services trustEstablishes a process for employees with long-term care insurance who wish to be exempted from paying the premium assessment under the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program to apply to the Employment Security... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 19, 2020 |
| SB 6415 2019–20 |
Perm. fire district chargeAuthorizes fire protection districts and regional fire protection service authorities to impose a 10-year benefit charge or a permanent benefit charge with voter approval. | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 19, 2020 |
| SB 6473 2019–20 |
Asbestos building materialsProhibits, with some exceptions, the use of asbestos-containing building materials in new non-residential construction and renovations. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 19, 2020 |
| SB 5900 2019–20 |
LGBTQ coordinator/veteransCreates the position of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer coordinator within the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6074 2019–20 |
Financial fraud/theft crimesExtends the Financial Fraud and Identity Theft Crimes Investigation and Prosecution Program (Program) until 2030. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6119 2019–20 |
Money laundering proceedsAuthorizes property that has been seized and forfeited as proceeds traceable to or derived from the crime of money laundering, or certain other felony crimes, to alternatively be disposed of according to the provisions for the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6670 2019–20 |
Discover pass/librariesRequires the State Parks and Recreation Commission to provide two Discover Passes each calendar year to libraries that provide the pass on a loan basis to their patrons. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 5400 2019–20 |
PERS/TRS 1 benefit increaseProvides a one-time 3 percent increase to the retirement benefits of retirees in the Public Employees' Retirement System and the Teachers' Retirement System Plans 1, up to a maximum of $62.50. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| SB 5607 2019–20 |
Dual language learningEstablishes grant programs to grow capacity for dual language (DL) learning in public schools, child care, and early childhood education and assistance programs, and to grow capacity for heritage language learning. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| SB 5740 2019–20 |
Retirement savings programChanges the name of the Washington Small Business Retirement Marketplace to the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program (Program). | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| SB 5749 2019–20 |
Mistreatment/faith exemptionAdds an intent section. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
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