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 6949 2007–08 |
Low-income homeownersAdministration of the deferral program is transferred from county treasurers to the Department of Revenue. All applications must be made to the department instead of the counties. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2008 |
| SB 5153 2007–08 |
Infant-friendly employersRequires employers to disclose information to employees about the adoption of infant-friendly policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5305 2007–08 |
Foster care youth medicalEligibility for Medicaid, Medical Assistance, is extended up to age 21 for youth that were in foster care on their 18th birthday on or after the effective date of this act. The Department will use existing foster care... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5420 2007–08 |
Public agencies' web sitesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5996 2007–08 |
Life sciences research(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the authority to collaborate with organizations with commercialization expertise such as the Spokane intercollegiate research and technology institute, the Washington technology... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6024 2007–08 |
Automobile insuranceA low-income auto liability policy is created for qualifying drivers. Qualified drivers under this bill are permitted to have liability coverage limits that are lower than is required for standard auto liability coverage. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6120 2007–08 |
Rail and freightRequires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement the cost/benefit analysis recommended in the December 2006 statewide rail capacity and needs study, collaborating with a stakeholder workgroup. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6301 2007–08 |
Pedophilic act prevention(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Intends to criminalize conduct that is intended to provide a person the information necessary to commit a pedophilic act. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6362 2007–08 |
Statutes of limitationThe Sentencing Guidelines Commission must review the existing statutes of limitations for all sex offenses for both civil and criminal proceedings and must report to the Legislature by December 31, 2008, regarding any... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6388 2007–08 |
Learning disabilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that a pilot program for implementing a statewide position of an autism spectrum disorder specialist within each educational service district is established. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6418 2007–08 |
Restraints of students(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Prohibits the use of mechanical or chemical restraint of students in public schools. Provides exceptions to this prohibition. Requires the Washington state school directors' association to... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6443 2007–08 |
Sex offense by edu employee(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires school districts to terminate the employment of or not hire employees who have pled guilty to or been convicted of sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree under RCW... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6522 2007–08 |
Child care directors/workers(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Provides collective bargaining for child care center directors and workers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6528 2007–08 |
Econ development commissionOne-third of the amount deposited in the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account annually must be reserved for and expended on the staffing and operational costs of the Economic Development Commission. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6601 2007–08 |
Home care agencies(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides the department of social and health services shall not contract with any home care agency, as defined in RCW 70.127.010, that has been found by the department of labor and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6618 2007–08 |
Arbitration to bargaining(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Imposes minimum obligations for appointment of an interest arbitration panel and for selection of negotiation dates. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6716 2007–08 |
Domestic partnerships(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Expands the rights and responsibilities for domestic partnerships, including provisions that address notice, public officials, public assistance, judicial process, veterans, community... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6724 2007–08 |
Condominium liability(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Convenes a task force to review condominium construction liability insurance products to help determine how these products can be more competitively priced, allowing more affordable housing... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6712 2007–08 |
Rapid response loan program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the affordable housing and community facilities rapid response loan program in the department of community, trade, and economic development to assist eligible organizations to... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 14, 2008 |
| SB 6272 2007–08 |
Financial literacyRequires the Department of Financial Institutions to expand financial literacy through education and counseling. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2008 |
Feb 11, 2008 |
| SB 6276 2007–08 |
DV advocate pilot program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of social and health services to create a pilot program to place a full-time domestic violence expert in a minimum of two division of children and family services... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6406 2007–08 |
Offender education program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires, as a component of basic academic skills education, the department of corrections to create, by rule, a program to provide offenders who are United States citizens with the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6523 2007–08 |
ID theft analysis ctr(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Orders the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish the Washington identity theft analysis center, to be colocated with the Washington joint analytical center.... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6605 2007–08 |
Energy efficiency worker(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates an energy efficiency worker training program. Expires June 30, 2013. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6713 2007–08 |
Children w/disabilitiesDSHS must contract with all counties to provide funding for early intervention services to eligible children. Each county must partner with local lead agencies, school districts, and birth-to-three providers, to provide or... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
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