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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1905 2013–14 |
Firefighters & reserve ofcrsAddresses the volunteer firefighters' and relief officers' relief and pension system with regard to eligibility of support volunteers. Requires the designation of a local board of trustees to administer the provisions of the... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1916 2013–14 |
Small rural hospitalsIncreases payments for recipients eligible for certain medical assistance programs when services are provided by a rural hospital certified by the centers for medicare and medicaid services as a sole community hospital. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1917 2013–14 |
Fishing guide activitiesCreates a new license stamp that is required of any fishing guide who intends to provide services for a steelhead fishery located on a non-marine Western Washington body of water. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1924 2013–14 |
Watershed planning grantsAllows additional, match-free, local watershed planning grants of up to $50,000 for lead entities or plan implementation groups that commit to conducting a review every five years to ensure that the highest priority issues are... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1925 2013–14 |
Public safety sales & use txAuthorizes the legislative authority of a city or county to impose certain local sales and use taxes without submitting an authorizing proposition to the voters. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1934 2013–14 |
Child visitation rightsEstablishes new standards and procedures for a person who is not a parent to petition for visitation with a child, and repeals existing statutes relating to third-party visitation actions. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1938 2013–14 |
In-state business preferenceRequires the department of enterprise services to: (1) In any purchase of goods or services using a competitive bid process, give a ten percent preference to bids from responsible and responsive bidders from in-state... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2030 2013–14 |
Impaired drivingIncreases mandatory minimum sentences for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Physical Control (PC) offenses and periods of incarceration, treatment, and alcohol/drug monitoring for repeat offenders. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2031 2013–14 |
Employer communicationsProhibits certain employers from requiring an employee to attend a meeting, listen to, respond to, or participate in, any communication relating to political or religious matters. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2083 2013–14 |
Impaired driving prob. causeAddresses probable cause for a person in violation of an impaired driving offense. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2084 2013–14 |
Impaired driving feloniesAddresses impaired driving offenses that constitute a felony offense. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2103 2013–14 |
Forested lands fire damagesCreates an exclusive civil cause of action against the owner of public or private forested land if a fire starts on or spreads from that land and causes damage to other forested lands. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2143 2013–14 |
Genetically modified finfishProhibits any person from producing genetically engineered finfish in state waters. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1200 2013–14 |
Seafood labelingCreates a system for the unlawful misbranding of food fish or shellfish. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| HB 1245 2013–14 |
Derelict & abandoned vesselsCreates future requirements for owners of certain vessels to conduct a marine survey prior to the sale of a vessel. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| HB 1868 2013–14 |
Disabled LEOFF plan2 membersExpands eligibility for reimbursement of medical insurance premium costs for members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) Plan 2 totally disabled in the line of duty. | Roger Freeman (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| HB 1001 2013–14 |
Beer & wine theater licenseCreates a license for motion picture theaters with no more than four screens to sell beer and wine at retail for consumption on theater premises. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2013 |
May 14, 2013 |
| HB 1195 2013–14 |
PrimariesRepeals provisions related to holding no primary for a partisan office to fill an unexpired term in an odd-numbered year if no more than two candidates have filed for the office. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| HB 1253 2013–14 |
Lodging taxAllows lodging tax revenues to continue to be used for operation expenditures for special events or festivals. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| HB 1336 2013–14 |
Troubled youth in schoolsRequires school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and nurses to complete a training program in youth suicide screening and referral as a condition of certification. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| HB 1683 2013–14 |
Postsecondary institutionsRequires cosmetology schools to be recognized as institutions of postsecondary education under certain conditions. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| HB 1853 2013–14 |
Real estate brokersExempts licensed real estate brokers, managing brokers, and designated brokers from overtime requirements unless a broker is designated as an employee in his or her contract with a real estate firm. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| HB 1412 2013–14 |
Community service/studentsRequires school districts to adopt a policy supportive of community service and providing an incentive for students who participate in community service. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
| HB 1541 2013–14 |
Nasal spray/school employeesAllows school employees and parent-designated adults to administer nasal sprays. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
| HB 1556 2013–14 |
Cardiac arrest/high schoolsRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in consultation with others, to develop guidelines for a medical emergency response and automated external defibrillator program for high schools. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
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