Marko Liias
Senator
· Democrat
· District 21
· most recent term 2025–26
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388
Bills as prime sponsor
87
of those became law
1,615
Bills co-sponsored
13,071
Recorded votes
3.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5895 2023–24 |
Academic employee bargainingGrants the right to collectively bargain to student employees at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College who are not currently covered by... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2024 |
| SB 6294 2023–24 |
Fur productsMakes it unlawful to sell fur products in Washington State, subject to certain limitations. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2024 |
| SB 5923 2023–24 |
Substance use prevention ed.Tasks the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and other agencies to review and update substance use prevention education materials and resources provided to students and families in middle and high schools. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2024 |
| SB 5999 2023–24 |
Financial aid eligibilityIncreases eligibility for the maximum Washington College Grant (WCG) award up to 70 percent of median family income. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2024 |
| SB 6275 2023–24 |
African American studiesIdentifying African American studies curricula for students in grades seven through 12. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2024 |
| SB 5871 2023–24 |
Definition of veteranExpands veterans' eligibility for purposes of state benefits and services for veterans. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2024 |
| SB 6266 2023–24 |
Firearms dealersProtecting the public from gun violence by establishing additional requirements for the business operations of licensed firearms dealers. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2024 |
| SB 6196 2023–24 |
Basic income pilot programEstablishes the Evergreen Basic Income Pilot Program (pilot program), providing 24 monthly payments to up to 7500 qualifying participants in an amount equal to 100 percent of the fair market rent for a two-bedroom dwelling... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| SB 6208 2023–24 |
Public school materialsProhibits school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools from refusing to approve or prohibit the use of any instructional or supplemental instructional material on the basis that it relates to... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| SB 6177 2023–24 |
PFML benefits/health info.Establishing requirements for the disclosure of health care information for qualifying persons to receive paid family and medical leave benefits. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| SB 6107 2023–24 |
Construction/sanitary cond.Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt rules to address safety and health issues for construction workers who menstruate or express milk, including requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6128 2023–24 |
Traveling animal actsProhibiting the use of certain animals in traveling animal acts. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6145 2023–24 |
Small fire districts/leaveConcerning continued health benefits during paid family and medical leave for firefighters of small fire districts. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6064 2023–24 |
Pet fees, depositsModifies deposit requirements to include provisions related to pet fees and deposits. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 6081 2023–24 |
Consumer contractsRequires every consumer contract and insurance contract to be written in plain language and be appropriately divided and captioned by its various sections. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 6082 2023–24 |
Paraeducator compensationIncreases the state allocation for paraeducator salaries to provide an additional average of $7 per hour per full-time equivalent. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 5020 2023–24 |
Education at 6 years of ageLowers the minimum age for compulsory school attendance from eight to six years old. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5030 2023–24 |
Hog fuel/tax exemptionChanging the expiration date for the sales and use tax exemption of hog fuel to comply with the 2045 deadline for fossil fuel-free electrical generation in Washington state and to protect jobs with health care and retirement... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5047 2023–24 |
Voting rights actAllows recovery of costs incurred by claimants who file a notice of intent to challenge a political subdivision's election system under the Washington Voting Rights Act (WVRA) to conduct research supporting the notice if the... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5052 2023–24 |
Leasehold tax/arenas, etc.Creates a Leasehold Excise Tax (LET) exemption for leasehold interests in the public or entertainment areas of arenas with a seating capacity of at least 4000 and meeting several other requirements. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5093 2023–24 |
Climate response strategyRequires the Department of Ecology to update the state's Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy by September 30, 2024. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5097 2023–24 |
Rare diseases adv. councilCreates an advisory council on rare diseases to provide information and recommendations to the Governor, state agencies, and Legislature. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5105 2023–24 |
Digital driver's licensesRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to establish a program that allows every qualifying applicant for a driver's license the ability to acquire a digital version of the applicant's driver's license in addition to the... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5107 2023–24 |
Cottage food sales capIncreases the annual cap on gross sales for cottage food operations from $25,000 to $50,000. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5109 2023–24 |
Wage replacementEstablishes a state wage replacement program (program) for certain eligible and qualified unemployed workers who are ineligible for benefits through the unemployment insurance system as a result of not being authorized to work... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
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