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 5169 2021–22 |
Provider PPE reimbursementRequires health plans to reimburse health care providers who bill for incurred personal protective equipment expenses at a rate of $6.57 for each patient encounter for the duration of the federal public health emergency... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5184 2021–22 |
K-12 foster care contactRequires each public school to establish a contact in each elementary, middle, and high school building to coordinate services and resources for students in foster care. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5228 2021–22 |
Medical training/equityRequires public medical schools to develop health equity curriculum for medical students. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5284 2021–22 |
Subminimum wage/disabilitiesProhibits the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) from issuing special certificates for subminimum wages for individuals with disabilities after July 31, 2023. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5431 2021–22 |
Leg. internship scholarshipEstablishes the Rosa Franklin Legislative Internship Program Scholarship, administered by the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5055 2021–22 |
Law enforcement grievancesEstablishes mandatory procedures for selecting arbitrators in grievance arbitrations for disciplinary actions of law enforcement personnel covered by collective bargaining agreements. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 7, 2021 |
| SB 5179 2021–22 |
Blood donationAuthorizes a person between the ages of 16 and 17 years old to donate blood, including donation through apheresis, in any voluntary and noncompensatory blood program with permission from the person's parent or legal guardian. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 7, 2021 |
| SB 6142 2019–20 |
Higher ed common applicationRequires the public four-year higher education institutions (institutions) to enroll in the same preexisting online common application for use in admitting students by the 2022-23 academic year. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| SB 6068 2019–20 |
Private airplanes/sales taxExtends the sales and use tax exemption for the modification of large private airplanes owned by nonresidents until July 1, 2031. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6306 2019–20 |
Soil health initiativeEstablishes the Washington Soil Health Initiative as a partnership jointly administered by Washington State University, the Washington State Conservation Commission, and the Washington State Department of Agriculture. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6561 2019–20 |
Undocumented student supportCreates the Undocumented Student Support Loan Program (Program) to provide student loans to residents who do not qualify for federal student loans because of citizenship status. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 5549 2019–20 |
Distillery marketing & salesModifies on-premises and off-premises liquor sales privileges of distilleries and craft distilleries. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 5601 2019–20 |
Health care benefit manage.Requires health care benefit managers to register with the Insurance Commissioner. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 240, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6515 2019–20 |
Nursing facilitiesModifies the exception process for nursing facilities subject to the 24/7 registered nurse coverage requirement. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 5282 2019–20 |
Pelvic exam consentRequires health care providers to obtain informed consent before performing a pelvic exam on an anesthetized patient. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6049 2019–20 |
Insurance fraud accountCreates the insurance fraud surcharge for insurance organizations to cover the cost of the insurance fraud program. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6305 2019–20 |
Library districtsExtends the maximum term of nonvoter approved general obligation bonds for library districts from six to twenty years. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6313 2019–20 |
Young votersAllows persons to vote in a primary election if they are 17 years old, but will be 18 by the general election. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6617 2019–20 |
Accessory dwelling unitsRequires cities planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to adopt certain policies related to the provision of parking for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by July 1, 2021. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 5811 2019–20 |
Clean car standards & prog.Authorizes the Department of Ecology (DOE) to adopt California zero emission vehicle program regulations. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6090 2019–20 |
Detection device liabilityLimits, in certain circumstances, the civil liability of fire protection service agencies and firefighters who deliver or install a detection device in a residential premise. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6152 2019–20 |
Foreign national ownershipProhibits foreign nationals from making campaign contributions and expenditures and from sponsoring electioneering communications and political advertising. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6690 2019–20 |
Aerospace B&O taxes/WTOEliminates the preferential B&O tax rate for the manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing of commercial airplanes and airplane components beginning April 1, 2020. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6473 2019–20 |
Asbestos building materialsProhibits, with some exceptions, the use of asbestos-containing building materials in new non-residential construction and renovations. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 19, 2020 |
| SB 5900 2019–20 |
LGBTQ coordinator/veteransCreates the position of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer coordinator within the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
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