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 3266 2007–08 |
Economic developmentRequires that the Community Economic Revitalization Board provide financial assistance only to projects consistent with Economic Development Commission goals and objectives, when adopted, and with the Workforce Training and... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 2625 2007–08 |
Employer-assisted housingCreates an Employer Assisted Housing Program (Program) to provide homeownership counseling and housing-related financial assistance to employees of employers who make financial contributions to the Program (or to employees of... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 3234 2007–08 |
Earned income tax creditRequires the Department of Revenue to perform a study looking at potential revenue sources for, and the fiscal cost of, a sales tax remittance program for low income workers. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 3245 2007–08 |
Aerospace industry taxExpands tax incentives for the aerospace industry. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 3264 2007–08 |
Public works projectsExpresses the Legislature's intent to adopt legislation to re-evaluate the policy goals and priorities for the Public Works Board. | Liz Loomis (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 2458 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingProvides an enhanced staffing ratio in the statutory funding formula for Basic Education in grades K through three, to be phased in over a six-year period until the enhancement equals an additional 20.69 Certificated... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2463 2007–08 |
Living provider vendor ratesModifies the geographic categories used by the Department of Social and Health Services to set supported living provider vendor rates. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2873 2007–08 |
Housing finance commissionIncreases the Housing Finance Commission's debt limit from $4.5 billion to $6.5 billion. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2886 2007–08 |
School nursesRequires that the formula for distribution of basic education funds reflect, by the 2013-14 school year, a ratio of one school nurse for every 750 full-time equivalent students, to be phased in over five years beginning with... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2976 2007–08 |
Math assessmentAuthorizes use of the segmented mathematics course and assessments as an approved alternative assessment to the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3076 2007–08 |
Aerospace manufacturingEstablishes a joint legislative task force to examine the potential use of underutilized property and facilities at regionally-significant airports to expand the state's aerospace industry. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3077 2007–08 |
Leave pool programsAllows unused, transferred leave to be transferred to an agency sick leave pool with the permission of the employee who transferred the leave. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3265 2007–08 |
Nonprofit organizationsExpands the Community Services Facilities Program to include facilities used for the delivery of nonresidential community services, specifically social service centers and multipurpose community and cultural centers. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2924 2007–08 |
Driver's license renewalExtends the ability to retain a valid Washington driver's license without a renewal to members of the foreign service and their spouses and dependent children. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 3218 2007–08 |
Ferry vesselsDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation to construct one or more new ferry vessels in Washington for service on routes that require a vessel that carries fewer than 100 motor vehicles. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2863 2007–08 |
Behavior support servicesCreates a program to provide services for children with developmental disabilities who exhibit intense behaviors. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| HB 2940 2007–08 |
Veteran-owned businessAllows up to $50 million of the funds available in the Linked Deposit Program to be used for loans to veteran-owned businesses. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| HB 3321 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersProvides an agency must allow an employee who is a volunteer firefighter to respond to a fire, natural disaster, or medical emergency when called to duty. The agency shall continue to pay the employee's salary, without loss of... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| HB 2520 2007–08 |
DV pilot programEstablishes a pilot program to co-locate a domestic violence advocate in one office of the Children's Administration of the Department of Social and Health Services. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3285 2007–08 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows public technical colleges under the authority of the state board for community and technical colleges to offer associate transfer degrees that prepare students for professional bachelor's degrees. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3290 2007–08 |
Transportation congestionProvides public investments in transportation should support reducing congestion and thereby improve the predictable movement of goods and people throughout Washington state. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2503 2007–08 |
Offender's risk levelRequires a law enforcement agency to classify an out-of-state offender at risk level II when the agency is unable to classify the offender due to insufficient information. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 2569 2007–08 |
Funding for offender infoAppropriates $5 million to help local law enforcement agencies perform address verification and community notification. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 2876 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesExempts certain energy efficient appliances and equipment from retail sales taxes. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3207 2007–08 |
Educational advertisingRequires the higher education coordinating board to contract with a private vendor to create a three-to five-year marketing plan to increase student interest in high-demand fields of study and to increase public awareness of... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
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