Sharon Nelson
Senator
· Democrat
· District 34
· most recent term 2017–18
2017–18 · Senate · D · LD 342015–16 · Senate · D · LD 342013–14 · Senate · D · LD 342011–12 · Senate · D · LD 342009–10 · Senate · D · LD 342007–08 · House · D · LD 34
96
Bills as prime sponsor
11
of those became law
743
Bills co-sponsored
7,610
Recorded votes
2.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5076 2017–18 |
School district bondsAllows a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district bonds. Takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 2 and Article VIII, section 6 of the state Constitution (S-0426/17) providing for a... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5267 2017–18 |
Voting rightsEstablishes the Washington voting rights act of 2017. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5300 2017–18 |
Creative districtsAuthorizes the Washington Arts Commission to certify creative districts designated by local governments or federally recognized tribes as areas that promote cultural facilities, creative industries, or arts-related businesses. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5464 2017–18 |
Washington investment trustEstablishes the Washington Investment Trust (Trust) to serve as a depositary for public funds including state funds and federal transportation funds. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5476 2017–18 |
State need grant eligibilityMandates that families that earn up to 85 percent of the state's median family income are eligible to receive state need grant funding. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5555 2017–18 |
Wage and salary informationProhibits an employer from seeking an applicant's wage or salary history or requiring that the wage or salary meet certain criteria; limited exceptions apply. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5568 2017–18 |
Tuition freezeFreezes resident undergraduate tuition at 2017-18 levels at the public institutions of higher education in academic year 2018-19. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5602 2017–18 |
Preventive service coverageRequires a health plan to provide coverage for the same preventive services required to be covered under: (1) 42 U.S.C. Sec. 300gg-13 (2016); and (2) Federal rules or guidance in effect on December 31, 2016, implementing 42... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5666 2017–18 |
Washington promise programCreates the Washington promise program to help make the first two years of college affordable and accessible by offering a tuition waiver for eligible students enrolled in associate degree or certificate programs offered by... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5843 2017–18 |
Legislative mailings/errorsProvides procedure for waiver of deadlines for legislative newsletter mailings in cases of manifest error. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5852 2017–18 |
Militia/immigration lawsProhibits the governor from entering into a written agreement with the United States attorney general under the authority provided in 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1357(g) of the immigration and nationality act that enables the organized... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5903 2017–18 |
Homelessness funding & serv.Increases the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act document recording surcharge fee from $40 to $90; makes it permanent. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5911 2017–18 |
Budget stabilization appropsMakes an appropriation from the budget stabilization account for expenditure into the public employees' retirement system plan 1 fund to reduce the unfunded actuarially accrued liability in that plan. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6082 2017–18 |
Labor bargaining/neutralityMakes it an unfair labor practice for an employer to not maintain neutrality with regard to employees seeking to exercise their collective bargaining rights. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6104 2017–18 |
Scientific informationProhibits a licensing entity from taking disciplinary action against an employee who takes certain actions. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6105 2017–18 |
Reproductive health accessRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to administer a program to reimburse for the cost of certain services, drugs, devices, products and procedures for individuals who can become pregnant and would be eligible for Medicaid... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5975 2017–18 |
Paid family & medical leaveProvides paid family leave, beginning January 1, 2020, of up to 12 weeks after the birth or placement of a child, to care for a family member with a serious health condition, or because of a military exigency. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 5, 2017 |
| SB 5346 2017–18 |
Legislative page scholarshipCreates the Gina Bull Memorial Legislative Page Scholarship program and account. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5806 2017–18 |
I-5 Columbia river bridgeProvides an invitation to create a joint Oregon-Washington legislative action committee to address a variety of purposes, including beginning a process towards project development for a new Interstate 5 (I-5) bridge. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5023 2017–18 |
Schools/excess leviesDelays for one year changes to the formulas for calculating school districts' maximum maintenance and operation levy authority, and corresponding local effort assistance. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2017 |
Mar 15, 2017 |
| SB 6160 2015–16 |
Motor vehicle air bagsMakes it a felony offense to manufacture, import, sell, install, or reinstall counterfeit air bags, nonfunctional air bags, or other replacement air bag devices not meeting federal safety standards. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6327 2015–16 |
Hospital discharge planningRequires hospital discharge policies and criteria to provide an opportunity for patients to designate a lay caregiver and include lay caregivers in discharge planning. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 5026 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Declares an intent to clarify that, in this state, barrier-free access to birth control remains a fundamental right and that discriminating against women through limitations on... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5087 2015–16 |
Oil transportation safetyAddresses oil transportation safety. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5116 2015–16 |
Bistate megaproject/OFM roleDefines "bistate megaproject" as a highway construction project valued at five hundred million dollars or more that extends across the border between this state and another state. Requires the office of financial management to... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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