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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2941 2009–10 |
I-405 express toll lanesAuthorizes the imposition of tolls for, and the construction and operation of, express toll lanes on Interstate 405 between the junction with Interstate 5 on the north end and Northeast 6th Street in Bellevue on the south end. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2942 2009–10 |
Human trafficking trainingRequires the Criminal Justice Training Commission to offer training to all employees of state and local agencies that perform public safety duties on how to identify and help victims of human trafficking offenses. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2982 2009–10 |
Electronic testing devicesReduces the business and occupation (B&O) tax rate for manufacturers of electronic testing and measurement devices from 0.484 to 0.2904 percent. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3001 2009–10 |
Bicycle & pedestrian safetyRequires traffic schools conducted as a condition of a deferral of an infraction to utilize the curriculum for driving safely among bicyclists and pedestrians approved by the Department of Licensing as part of the traffic... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3021 2009–10 |
Medicaid nursing facilitiesEstablishes a quality assurance fee assessment on nursing facilities that will expire on June 30, 2013. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3035 2009–10 |
Educator performanceDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to create common, statewide models for evaluation criteria and four-level rating systems for classroom teachers and principals, based on specified minimum criteria. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3053 2009–10 |
Extending tax incentivesExtends expiration dates of tax preferences for Federal Aviation Regulation part 145 aircraft repair stations, alternative fuel vehicles, and alternative fuel manufacturing facilities. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3062 2009–10 |
Language access providersRequires the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to establish a working group on language access services. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3067 2009–10 |
Impact fee payment processRequires specified jurisdictions that impose impact fees to provide a process by which an applicant for a building permit for a residential development project may record a covenant against title to the property in lieu of... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3077 2009–10 |
Coal-fired thermal facilityRepeals the sales tax exemption for coal used at a coal-fired thermal generation facility. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3116 2009–10 |
Sm. business loan guaranteeRequires the economic development finance authority to develop and conduct a small business loan guarantee program to provide access to capital for qualified small businesses. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3133 2009–10 |
Advertising on school busesRequires the rules of the superintendent of public instruction to allow school districts to place advertising and educational material on and in school buses after approval by the school district board of directors. Directs... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3134 2009–10 |
Sports pool boards, etc.Regulates sports pool boards, bracket pools, and fantasy sports leagues. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3163 2009–10 |
DOT marine employee benefitsRevises provisions regarding health care benefits for marine employees of the department of transportation. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3171 2009–10 |
Vehicle regist fees/subagentProvides consistency of licensing fees for county auditors and licensing subagents so the public pays the same fee at all licensing locations. The intent is to be revenue neutral to the state. Creates the title and licensing... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3211 2009–10 |
Public records/textingProhibits public agencies from using text messaging functions on publicly owned wireless devices unless those messages may be downloaded and stored as public records. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1576 2009–10 |
Tax on marine fuelRemoves the requirement for Department of Licensing to determine the amount of marine fuel tax paid. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2684 2009–10 |
Opportunity centersCreates an Opportunity Employment and Education Center (Center) within the Seattle Community College district required to co-house and integrate various education, employment, and social service programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 1329 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| HB 2271 2009–10 |
Ferry vessels and terminalsAllows state work forces to maintain and preserve the Washington State Department of Transportation ferry vessels and terminals if the estimated cost of the work is less than $120,000, as opposed to the current limit of $60,000. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| HB 1131 2009–10 |
Economic development commEstablishes the Washington Economic Development Commission (Commission) as a state agency within the executive branch, and clarifies its purpose. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2010 |
| HB 1776 2009–10 |
School district leviesSpecifies that the Initiative 728 and Initiative 732 funding levels are included in the levy base as approved by the voters if each were fully implemented by the Legislature in previous and subsequent years. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2010 |
| HB 2116 2009–10 |
Water pollution controlAllows the Department of Ecology (Department) to award federal funds as grants, forgiveness of principal, and negative interest for Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund projects. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2010 |
| HB 2242 2009–10 |
Department of commerceCreates a Department of Commerce (Department) and changes a number of statutory references from "The Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development" to "the Department of Commerce." | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 565, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 2261 2009–10 |
State's education systemAdopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the State Constitution. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 548, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
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