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 6673 2015–16 |
Bellevue College BSc degreesAuthorizes the community or technical colleges that have received funding in chapter 4, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. to develop a bachelor degree program to offer baccalaureate of science degrees in computer science subject to... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5153 2015–16 |
Campaign contributionsRequires nonprofit organizations that make incidental political contributions and expenditures to report to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5267 2015–16 |
Legislation, testimony onAllows the public to provide commentary on pending legislation through prerecorded videos and written statements to the Senate. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5870 2015–16 |
Aversive therapies/youthEstablishes the performance of prohibited aversive mental health therapy as unprofessional conduct under the Uniform Disciplinary Act. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5987 2015–16 |
Transportation revenueIncreases motor fuel taxes by 7 cents in the first year and 4.9 cents in the second year. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 15, 2015 |
| SB 5988 2015–16 |
Additive trans fundingProvides appropriation authority of $508 million, corresponding to increased transportation revenues provided by 2ESSB 5987 for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium, to state transportation agencies and programs for various... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 43, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 15, 2015 |
| SB 5989 2015–16 |
Transportation funding bondsAuthorizes the issuance of up to $5.3 billion of general obligation bonds for state transportation projects identified as Connecting Washington projects. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 15, 2015 |
| SB 6145 2015–16 |
High sch science assessmentDelays, for two years, the requirement that a student meet the state standard on the statewide science assessment or an alternative in order to earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement for purposes of high school graduation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 14, 2015 |
| SB 5992 2015–16 |
Ferry vessel constructionRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation to use design-build procurement in acquiring new ferry vessels. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5994 2015–16 |
State trans project permitsRequires cities, towns, and counties to issue permits to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for transportation projects that cost less than $500 million within 90 days of the completion of the permit... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5995 2015–16 |
Mobility/trans system goalIncludes congestion relief and improved freight mobility in the definition of the existing transportation system policy goal of mobility. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5996 2015–16 |
DOT transportation projectsDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to continue using the multiagency permit program and places various requirements upon the staff and the program. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 17, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5997 2015–16 |
Trans project deliveryAuthorizes and strongly encourages the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to use design-build contracting for projects over $2 million. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5315 2015–16 |
Aligning CTS, CIO, OFM, DESTransfers all duties and functions relating to information technology in the Office of Financial Management, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and the Department of Enterprise Services to the Consolidated Technology... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| SB 5631 2015–16 |
Domestic violence victimsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish minimum standards for community-based domestic violence programs and emergency shelter programs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5785 2015–16 |
St. officers official dutiesChanges the definition in the Ethics in Public Employment Act of official duties related to a state elected officer. | Senator (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5871 2015–16 |
Public sewer required/appealRequires that qualifying counties, cities, and towns have an administrative appeals process to consider denials of permit applications to repair or replace failing on-site septic systems of single-family homes. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5893 2015–16 |
Amateur athletes/nonemployeeSpecifies that "employee" as defined under the Minimum Wage Act and the Industrial Welfare Act does not include certain individuals who play for junior ice hockey leagues meeting specific criteria. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5851 2015–16 |
College bound scholarshipRequires the data needed to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the College Bound Scholarship (CBS) program be promptly transmitted to the Education Research and Data Center so that it is available and easily accessible. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2015 |
May 12, 2015 |
| SB 5139 2015–16 |
Buildings, 4 or more storiesEliminates an exemption in the State Building Code Act for certain buildings that are four or more stories high. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5207 2015–16 |
Tow truck operatorsAllows tow truck operators to close their business offices for up to one hour between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., if certain requirements are met. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5297 2015–16 |
Commercial vehicles/fuel taxMakes changes to update terms and definitions and remove obsolete or outdated language to conform to the current International Registration Plan (IRP). | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5362 2015–16 |
Charter & excursion carriersProvides conditions on the consumption of alcohol on charter party and excursion service carrier vehicles and party buses. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5923 2015–16 |
Construction industryObligates counties, cities, and towns that collect impact fees to, by September 1, 2016, adopt and maintain a system for the deferred collection of impact fees for single-family detached and attached residential construction. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5957 2015–16 |
Pedestrian safety advis cnclEstablishes the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Council (Council) within the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to review and analyze data related to pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
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