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 5330 2009–10 |
State boundary bridgeRequires the department of transportation, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for the purpose of constructing a state boundary bridge, to issue a request for proposals to interested parties who meet certain... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5331 2009–10 |
Tribal reservtn speed limitsTribal authorities may adjust the maximum speed on certain state highways within reservation boundaries. Tribal authorities may decrease the speed limit at intersections, increase the limit to not more than 60 miles per hour,... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5373 2009–10 |
Early intervention servicesA state entitlement is created to services under the ITEIP for all eligible infants with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. Monies provided to the counties to contract for ITEIP services can no longer be... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5376 2009–10 |
Higher edu coord brd grantsDirects the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), subject to appropriation of funds for this purpose, to develop a grant program for training projects that focus on improving services to individuals with developmental... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5395 2009–10 |
Metals sale excise taxThe B&O tax does not apply to the melting and reforming of precious metal bullion. The sale of precious metal bullion and monetized bullion is presumed to be for investment purposes, so the sale is only taxed on amounts over... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5429 2009–10 |
Solar electric powerExtending Expiration Date for the Cost-Recovery Incentive Program. The cost-recovery incentive program for renewable power is extended to June 30, 2025. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5439 2009–10 |
Domestic partners/WSPRSThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5446 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsIt is unlawful for a public or private employer to require its employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, or respond to, or participate in, any other communication when a purpose of the requirement is to ensure that employees... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5484 2009–10 |
Developmental screeningDSHS must select developmental screening tools consistent with nationally-accepted pediatric guidelines, develop a recommended schedule for administering the developmental screens, and reimburse pediatricians and family... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5534 2009–10 |
Restoration of right to voteFor a person convicted of a felony, the right to vote is restored so long as the person is not under the authority of the Department of Corrections (DOC). "Under the authority of the Department of Corrections" means serving a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5538 2009–10 |
Higher education employmentThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5546 2009–10 |
Minor's mental health infoThe parents, guardian, or custodian of a juvenile must be given access to information or records pertaining to mental health treatment provided to the juvenile, with or without the consent of the juvenile. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5549 2009–10 |
Periodic residential tenancyBoth the landlord and tenant must give written notice of termination of a month-to-month tenancy. The tenant must give at least 20-days notice to the landlord. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5550 2009–10 |
Mobile home park closuresTenants must be given three years notice of closure of the park, with some exceptions. The closure notice must be in substantially the same form as the example provided. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5572 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe PECBA is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to child care center directors and workers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the exclusive bargaining representatives of the directors and... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5607 2009–10 |
K-12 educational systemAn 11-member Commission is established to annually determine the resources necessary to amply provide a basic K-12 education based on prototypical schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5618 2009–10 |
Dropout reengagement systemA statewide dropout reengagement system is created to provide education and services to older youth who have dropped out of school or are not expected to graduate from high school by the age of 21. Under the system,... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5619 2009–10 |
Kindergarten entry assessmntWithin existing resources, DEL, in collaboration with OSPI, must recommend six kindergarten entry assessments for statewide implementation. The assessments must be chosen based on the recommendations established in the... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5620 2009–10 |
Childcare ctrs & early educSubject to the availability of amounts appropriated, DEL, in collaboration with community and statewide partners, which include the nongovernmental private-public partnership, must implement a unified statewide voluntary QRIS.... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5624 2009–10 |
Student discipline policiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5648 2009–10 |
Sex offender residencesRequires the department of corrections to, prior to approving a residence location and in addition to any other factors considered by it in exercising its discretion regarding release plans for and supervision of sex... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5679 2009–10 |
Family and medical leaveRevises family and medical leave provisions. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5687 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5696 2009–10 |
Rural library district brdsProvisions regarding rural county library boards in counties with populations of 1,500,000 or more are amended. The number of library board trustees is modified from five to seven. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5750 2009–10 |
Debt repayment flexibilityThe minimum term for a payday loan is 60 days. A licensee may only charge 10 percent of the principal as interest or fees for the endorsement of a small loan. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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