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 5758 2009–10 |
DSHS & dependent childrenDSHS must place on its public website a document listing the duties and responsibilities DSHS has to a child subject to a dependency petition. DSHS must include in the document at least the following: reasonable efforts toward... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5763 2009–10 |
Concussion mgmt/youth sportsRequires the development and dissemination of information and forms regarding the nature and risk of concussion and head injury, including risk associated with continuing to play. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5801 2009–10 |
Tribal school basic eduBasic education allocations generated for students enrolled in federally-recognized Indian tribe tribal schools must be allocated by OSPI to the serving tribe rather than the school district. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5802 2009–10 |
Prof educator standards brdTasks the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) with developing, maintaining, and coordinating certain measures related to educator preparation programs. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5803 2009–10 |
Adoption support programThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5805 2009–10 |
School district incentivesSubject to legislative appropriation, in the school year after a student graduates from high school, SPI will allocate to the student's school district an amount equal to one year of the statewide annual average allocation for... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5821 2009–10 |
Manufctured/mobile home commThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5822 2009–10 |
Mobile home/landlord-tenant“Hook-ups” are defined as physical connections at a home, and a “park model” is defined as a recreational vehicle being used as a primary residence. Previously, they were defined as a recreational vehicle intended to be used... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5823 2009–10 |
Mobile home comm/for saleFailure to comply strictly with the notice of sale provisions results in either the sale being void or the purchaser being required to continue the use of the property as a community for three years. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5865 2009–10 |
Early learning servicesThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) must review and compare ECEAP and Head Start. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5867 2009–10 |
New subdivision water supplyVerification of a water supply must occur at the preliminary plat approval stage. Verification of sufficient water supply must demonstrate that sufficient water supply for uses of all lots anticipated with full development of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5916 2009–10 |
Broadband deploymentAuthorizes the Department of Information Services (DIS) to oversee implementation of broadband programs and receive federal funding. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5917 2009–10 |
High-speed internet serviceDIS is to 1) create and maintain a geographic information system map of public high-speed internet services in the state, 2) contract with a nongovernmental entity to map private high-speed internet services in the state, and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5918 2009–10 |
Paraeducator tutorsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5934 2009–10 |
Vehicle impoundmentThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5943 2009–10 |
Child welfare servicesDirects the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to implement performance-based contracts for the delivery of child welfare services in two demonstration sites beginning January 1, 2011. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5959 2009–10 |
State need grant programExpands resident student eligibility for purposes of the state need grant program. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5986 2009–10 |
Higher education employeesMakes the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act applicable to certain University of Washington extension lecturers. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6056 2009–10 |
Local infrastructure toolThe annual statewide contribution for LIFT competitive projects is increased by $3 million to $10.5 million. The general restriction on the CERB approving the use of the LIFT in more than one revenue development area per... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6062 2009–10 |
Foreclosure salesThe exemption provided for a transfer or conveyance made pursuant to a deed of trust is limited to apply only to the nonjudicial foreclosure of a deed of trust when the transfer or conveyance is to the beneficiary of the deed of trust. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6193 2009–10 |
Senior property tax programsAllows medicare supplement insurance premiums to be deducted from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6196 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6203 2009–10 |
Domestic violence offendersRecognizes: (1) The substantial and great impact upon society, families, children, and the victims of offenses occurring between cohabitants; (2) The continuing nature of domestic violence; and (3) The lasting psychological... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6215 2009–10 |
Property tax relief increaseIncreases income thresholds in the property tax relief program for senior citizens, persons retired due to disability, and certain veterans. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2011 and thereafter. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6238 2009–10 |
Overseas and service votersService and overseas voters may request to receive all future ballots by fax, email, or other available electronic means and return a voted ballot by fax or email if the voter's signature on the declaration accompanies the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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