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 6273 2019–20 |
Protective marine bulkheadsCreating an exemption from shorelines substantial development permit requirements for single-family residential protective marine bulkheads. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2020 |
| SB 6279 2019–20 |
School-based health centersRequires each first class school district to partner with a health care sponsor to establish at least one school-based health center within the district by the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2020 |
| SB 5031 2019–20 |
Out-of-network health careModifies requirements related to coverage of emergency services provided at an out-of-network emergency department. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5055 2019–20 |
Behav. health peer servicesDirects the Health Care Authority to continue the development of a peer support program for individuals with substance use disorder. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5085 2019–20 |
Broadband internet accessAuthorizes a unit of local government or other subdivision of the state to provide broadband services when approved by the utilities and transportation commission pursuant to certain requirements. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5139 2019–20 |
Daylight saving timeProvides that the state will permanently follow Pacific Standard Time advanced by one hour, if Congress amends the Uniform Time Act to authorize states to do so. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5140 2019–20 |
Uniform standard timeStates the intent of the Legislature to move to daylight savings time year-round if authorized by Congress. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5158 2019–20 |
Educator evaluationsRevises certain common school provisions regarding educator evaluations and professional development. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5159 2019–20 |
Bilingual instruction prg.Changes the definition of eligible pupil for purposes of the Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5259 2019–20 |
GMA/agricultural landAllows consideration of innovative zoning techniques and other measures to encourage the success of the agricultural economy regardless of urban growth area boundaries. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5277 2019–20 |
Agricultural fair fundingEliminates a $2 million annual transfer from the state general fund to the fair fund. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5292 2019–20 |
Rx drug cost transparencyRequires issuers and drug manufacturers to report certain prescription drug pricing data to a data organization contracted by the Health Care Authority (HCA). | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5320 2019–20 |
DFW dog training, nonlethalDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop a program to provide dog training opportunities for non-lethal pursuit for the purpose of protecting livestock, domestic animals, private property, or public safety. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5321 2019–20 |
Internet ticket salesRequires businesses reselling event tickets to be licensed by the Department of Licensing and to meet certain disclosure requirements. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5338 2019–20 |
Vulnerable adultsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to develop a process allowing persons to petition having their names removed from the registry of persons who have abandoned, neglected, abused, or financially... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5358 2019–20 |
Housing dev./religious orgs.Requires cities and counties planning to allow for an increased density bonus for an affordable housing development located on real property owned or controlled by a religious organization. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5364 2019–20 |
Death penaltyCreates a death penalty review panel. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5368 2019–20 |
DNR roads/private propertyDirects the Department of Natural Resources to maintain any road under its ownership if the road is the exclusive means of accessing private property for at least ten years. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5371 2019–20 |
Insulin drug pricesRequires insulin drug manufacturers to notify the Health Care Authority's Washington Prescription Drug Program (WPDP) when increasing the price of insulin by ten percent or more. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5382 2019–20 |
Tiny houses as ADUsAuthorizes a tiny house to be considered an accessory dwelling unit within designated urban growth areas for permanent residence purposes without being attached to or constructed within the primary dwelling unit. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5384 2019–20 |
Tiny house comm. locationsAllows Growth Management Act counties to authorize establishing tiny house communities when there is a shortage of affordable housing within reasonable distance from urban services. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5388 2019–20 |
Campaign treasurers trainingRequires the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) to develop and provide a training course for treasurers and deputy treasurers for candidates or political committees, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5393 2019–20 |
College promise scholarshipEstablishes the Washington College Promise Scholarship Program (WCPS) and replaces the State Need Grant. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5411 2019–20 |
Physician assistantsConsolidates the regulation of physician assistants and osteopathic physician assistants under the Medical Quality Assurance Commission. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5414 2019–20 |
School employee leave capChanges the amount of annual leave that may be accumulated by a part-time employee who is under contract with a school district. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
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