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 5495 2021–22 |
Catalytic convertersAmends the regulations for scrap metal businesses payment of cash, and record keeping thereof. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 17, 2022 |
| SB 5667 2021–22 |
COVID-19 vaccination docs.Creates a misdemeanor crime to knowingly exhibit, display, or otherwise offer as genuine, fraudulent proof of vaccination against COVID-19. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 17, 2022 |
| SB 5673 2021–22 |
Bridge jumping signsRequires the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission to install a sign in memory of Zachary Lee Rager. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 17, 2022 |
| SB 5882 2021–22 |
Riparian stock wateringEstablishes that nothing contained in the Water Code shall be construed to lessen, enlarge, or modify the existing rights of any riparian stock watering rights. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 17, 2022 |
| SB 5951 2021–22 |
Agricultural hemp productsEstablishes that no person may knowingly sell or offer for sale any product that is marketed or labeled as a "CBD product" unless the product contains within 33 percent of the amount of CBD claimed on the label. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 17, 2022 |
| SB 5977 2021–22 |
Legislative chamber skylightReplacing legislative chamber skylights. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2022 |
| SB 5598 2021–22 |
Derelict vessel removalRequires 25 percent of the Watercraft Excise Tax collected each fiscal year to be deposited in the Derelict Vessel Removal Account. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2022 |
| SB 5773 2021–22 |
Legislature/bargainingGrants employees of the legislative branch collective bargaining rights. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2022 |
| SB 5955 2021–22 |
Railroad grade crossingsConcerning railroad grade crossings. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| SB 5949 2021–22 |
Dental auxiliariesConcerning currently credentialed dental auxiliaries. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2022 |
| SB 5567 2021–22 |
Commercial salmon fishingRemoves the restriction on the use of pound nets, round haul nets, fish traps, fish wheels and certain other gear for catching salmon and steelhead. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2022 |
| SB 5925 2021–22 |
Outdoor schoolEstablishes the outdoor school for all program, subject to appropriations, that provides outdoor school experiences for fifth or sixth grade students in public schools. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2022 |
| SB 5928 2021–22 |
State energy codeIncreasing housing access and affordability by decreasing construction costs associated with the Washington state energy code for residential buildings. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2022 |
| SB 5766 2021–22 |
Abortion carePreserving a pregnant individual's ability to access abortion care. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2022 |
| SB 5006 2021–22 |
Local parks funding optionsAuthorizes cities, counties, metropolitan park districts, and parks and recreation districts to impose a sales and use tax for acquiring, constructing, and funding park maintenance and improvements. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5007 2021–22 |
Electric utilities/COVID-19Addressing the economic challenges facing Washington citizens from the COVID-19 pandemic through a temporary reduction in compliance and tax burden on electric utilities in order to lower costs and support direct utility... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5010 2021–22 |
Credit score/insurance ratesProhibits the use of credit history to increase rates or premiums at renewal for personal insurance policies until June 30, 2024. | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5020 2021–22 |
Rx drug price increasesRequires the Health Care Authority to identify prescription drugs with price increases not supported by clinical evidence and requires the Department of Revenue to assess a penalty against a drug manufacturer on revenue... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5039 2021–22 |
Gubernatorial emergenciesSubjecting all gubernatorial emergency orders to legislative approval after thirty days. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5176 2021–22 |
Boater safety educationRequires operators of human-propelled vessels in marine waters to obtain a human-propelled vessel boater education card or a standard boater education card. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5199 2021–22 |
Tribal fishing rightsRecognizing judicially affirmed and treaty-reserved fishing rights and promoting state-tribal cooperative agreements in the management of salmon, trout, and steelhead resources. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5239 2021–22 |
Hog fuel sales tax exemptionExtends the sales and use tax exemption for hog fuel from June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2045. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5292 2021–22 |
Parks Rx pilot programRequires the Department of Health to convene a task force to develop parks prescription pilot programs. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5294 2021–22 |
Long-term care/epidemicsRequires the Department of Health to consult with interested stakeholders to develop a report and guidelines on epidemic preparedness and response for long-term care facilities. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5300 2021–22 |
Feeding of garbage to swineProhibits feeding garbage to swine and removes associated licensing provisions. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 10, 2022 |
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