Judy Warnick
Senator
· Republican
· District 13
· most recent term 2025–26
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253
Bills as prime sponsor
57
of those became law
1,457
Bills co-sponsored
14,033
Recorded votes
1.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5691 2017–18 |
Guardianship alternativesRequiring a court to modify or terminate a guardianship when a less restrictive alternative, such as power of attorney or trust, will adequately provide for the needs of the incapacitated person. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5196 2017–18 |
Cattle feedlots/odor & dustIncludes cattle feedlots implementing specified best management practices pursuant to the feedlot's fugitive dust control plan within the agricultural activities that are exempt under the Washington Clean Air Act from certain... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5808 2017–18 |
AgritourismEstablishes that an agritourism professional is not liable for unintentional injuries, loss, damage, or death suffered by a participant resulting exclusively from any of the inherent risks in agritourism activities. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5849 2017–18 |
Veterans' servicesRequires the Office of Financial Management to develop a military recruitment program that provides credit for military veterans' knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5200 2017–18 |
Discover pass, complimentaryAllows married spouses to obtain a complimentary Discover Pass in exchange for the collective performance of 24 hours of service on volunteer projects sanctioned by the Department of Natural Resources, the State Parks and... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5734 2017–18 |
State contracting & bondingIncreases the threshold amount of a public works contract allowing a public entity to retain a percentage of payment in lieu of requiring a surety bond from $35,000 to $150,000. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5051 2017–18 |
State land lease provisionsRequires the Department of Natural Resources, for any agricultural or grazing state land lease that includes a nondefault or early termination provision, to include in the nondefault or early termination provision a... | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5261 2017–18 |
Irrigation district auth.Allows irrigation districts to enter into contracts or agreements with private commercial or industrial entities that construct or operate electric power generation or transmission facilities or acquire electric power for... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5075 2017–18 |
Seed buyer & dealer disputesRequires seed buyers to seek mediation before instituting a legal action to recover damages in excess of $5,000. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5187 2017–18 |
County auditorsEliminates certain provisions relating to the inventory of capitalized assets that must be prepared by the board of county commissioners of each county. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5343 2017–18 |
Tow truck notices & info.Substitutes the requirement that notice of custody and sale of an abandoned vehicle be sent by certified mail and a return receipt requested with the requirement that it be sent by first-class mail and a Certificate of Mailing... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5374 2017–18 |
St. employee whistleblowersIncludes state whistleblower protection for reporting on prohibited ex parte communications between a state employee and a presiding officer or judge in a matter involving the employee's agency. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 6274 2015–16 |
Columbia river endorsementRenames the "Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Pilot Stamp Program" to the "Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement Program" ("Endorsement Program"), extends the expiration date of the Endorsement Program from June... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6345 2015–16 |
Fruit & vegetable inspectionRemoves the requirement that the state Department of Agriculture divide the state into not less than two separate fruit and vegetable inspection districts with separate district fruit and vegetable inspection subaccounts. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6528 2015–16 |
Cybersecurity jobs actRequires the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to implement a process for detecting and responding to security incidents and to develop plans to ensure continuity of commerce in the event of a security incident. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6564 2015–16 |
Dev. disability protectionsRequires the Developmental Disabilities Administration to identify clients who have the highest risk of experiencing abuse or neglect and increase home visits for these individuals. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6589 2015–16 |
Water storage/exempt wellsRequires the Department of Ecology to examine the feasibility of using water storage to recharge the Skagit River basin as needed to satisfy minimum instream flow requirements and to provide non-interruptible water resources... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 5778 2015–16 |
Ambulatory surgical facilityProhibits the Secretary of Health from increasing ambulatory surgical facility licensing fees until July 1, 2018. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 146, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6263 2015–16 |
Emergency mgmt. benefitsAdds to the death or disability benefits of members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2), expanding the benefits that apply to members that leave employment for federal... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6513 2015–16 |
Reservs of water/areas 18&45Requires the Department of Ecology to act on all water rights applications that rely on reservations of water established in rule for the Elwha-Dungeness and Wenatchee watersheds. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6605 2015–16 |
Solid waste/disease & pestsRequires the consideration of quarantines and other disease and pest control measures implemented by the Washington State Department of Agriculture during the planning and permitting of certain solid waste activities by local... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6148 2015–16 |
Storage/personal propertyTrailers, recreational vehicles, and campers are added to the vehicles that may be towed or removed in lieu of sale after an occupant of a self-service storage facility is in default in payment and the statutory notice... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6400 2015–16 |
Technical changes/wildlifeAllows the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to enforce the crime of Unlawful Recreational Fishing during seasons that are closed to the harvest of wild salmon if a person is found in possession of a salmon... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6401 2015–16 |
Secondary fish receiversContracts the requirement that secondary fish receivers must keep certain records regarding fish and shellfish either with the fish or shellfish or at their principal place of business, and specifies that the records may only... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6414 2015–16 |
Hatchery managementThe limitation requiring nonprofit partners to qualify under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code is amended to require qualification under section 501(c) of the internal revenue code. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 28, 2016 |
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