Claudia Kauffman
Senator
· Democrat
· District 47
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · Senate · D · LD 472023–24 · Senate · D · LD 472009–10 · Senate · D · LD 472007–08 · Senate · D · LD 47
105
Bills as prime sponsor
42
of those became law
388
Bills co-sponsored
6,101
Recorded votes
3.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6240 2009–10 |
Joint underwriting assn'sGrants the Insurance Commissioner the authority to create a market assistance plan for excess flood insurance. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6249 2009–10 |
Kids at hopeFinds that: (1) Every child is unique. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6375 2009–10 |
Search & rescue volunteersRequires an agency to grant leave with pay to an employee engaged in volunteer search and rescue activities. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6397 2009–10 |
Child pornography/internetThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6451 2009–10 |
Fire sprinkler systemsExpenditures from the Fund may be used to develop and publish educational materials related to the effectiveness of residential fire sprinklers. A person installing a residential sprinkler system in a single-family home is not... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6469 2009–10 |
Racial dispr. advisory commIn the event of a vacancy on the committee, the authority that originally appointed the member who has left must appoint his or her successor. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6491 2009–10 |
Sch. for blind/deafness ctr.The state residential schools: the School for the Blind, the School for the Deaf, and the State Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss, (which serves local school districts that serve deaf students) become programs... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6492 2009–10 |
L & I subpoenas/electriciansThe Director or the Director's representatives are authorized to issue subpoenas to enforce the production and examination of any information needed to enforce the law surrounding electrical installations and electricians if... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6500 2009–10 |
Use of restraintsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6507 2009–10 |
WA main street programTransfers the powers, duties, and functions of the department of commerce pertaining to the Washington main street program to the department of archaeology and historic preservation. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6518 2009–10 |
School levies(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Changes school levy provisions. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6519 2009–10 |
Becca bill processPublic schools, in which a six- or seven-year-old child is enrolled full-time and has unexcused absences, may inform and request a conference with the child's custodial parent, parents, or guardian and take steps to eliminate... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6547 2009–10 |
Energy cost savings & jobsCreates jobs in every corner of the state by issuing bonds, which will catalyze energy savings and repair work at public schools, state colleges and universities, and other public buildings. Authorizes the state finance... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6589 2009–10 |
Workforce housing programThe HFC's debt limit is increased from $6 billion to $7 billion. One billion dollars of their outstanding debt is for the implementation of the Workforce Housing Program to increase opportunities for nonprofit organizations... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6605 2009–10 |
Disposition of remainsAddresses disposition of human remains when the decedent died while serving on active duty in any branch of the United States armed forces, United States reserve forces, or national guard. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6648 2009–10 |
Unfair lending & foreclosureCreates the Protect Washington Homeowners Act. Good Faith Review. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6663 2009–10 |
Tanning facilitiesBeginning July 1, 2011, all tanning facilities in the state must annually obtain a permit to do business as a tanning facility from the local health department with jurisdiction over the location in which the tanning facility... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6668 2009–10 |
Early childhood programAn eligible child also includes a child with disabilities who qualified for funds in accordance with Part B of IDEA and any other laws relating to special education services. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6669 2009–10 |
Small business devel center(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the small business development center to give priority to expanding services for start-up businesses and authorizes use of funds for the center to provide additional services. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6700 2009–10 |
Naming state ferry vesselsLanguage is added to clarify that state ferries are part of the facilities the Commission may name. Language is also added to clarify that letters of support from, and resolutions passed by, tribal governments are evidence... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6716 2009–10 |
Children/dependency mattersRequires notification to certain children involved in dependency matters of the child's right to request legal counsel and to petition for reinstatement of parental rights. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6743 2009–10 |
Archaeological investigationIt is the intention of the Legislature that field investigations on privately owned lands should be conducted by professional archaeologists. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6746 2009–10 |
Comm & tech college facultyAffirms that the constitutional requirement of due process applies to nontenured faculty in community and technical colleges. Requires, after an appropriate probationary period of evaluation, nontenured faculty members whose... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6760 2009–10 |
Basic education allocationSets forth in statute numeric values in the prototypical school funding formula adopted in 2009, for average class size, allocations of building-level staff, supplemental instruction for categorical programs, central office... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6778 2009–10 |
H.S. diploma/alternativeAwards a high school diploma to students who complete the minimum course requirements for admission to a public four-year institution of higher education as established by the Higher Education Coordinating Board, complete one... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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