Derek Stanford
Senator
· Democrat
· District 1
· most recent term 2025–26
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224
Bills as prime sponsor
56
of those became law
1,739
Bills co-sponsored
10,509
Recorded votes
0.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5254 2021–22 |
Protective devices/healthProvides that an employer who does not require employees to wear specific personal protective equipment (PPE), must accommodate an employee's or contractor's voluntary use of specific PPE, during a public health emergency and... | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5401 2021–22 |
CTC computer science degreesAuthorizes community and technical colleges to offer Bachelor of Science degrees in computer science. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5068 2021–22 |
Postpartum period/MedicaidExpands medical assistance coverage for postpartum persons from 60 days following the end a pregnancy to one year after the end of a pregnancy. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, 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 5372 2021–22 |
Hemp/registration & cert.Allows a hemp processor to register with the Department of Agriculture. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5425 2021–22 |
Unempl. extended benefitsAllows claimants of unemployment insurance to be eligible for extended benefits regardless of whether their 52-week benefit year has expired. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, 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 5267 2021–22 |
Electrical work/flippingRequires persons performing electrical work on certain property offered for sale to acquire an electrical contractor license or a certified electrician to perform the work. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 14, 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 5272 2021–22 |
Liquor & cannabis board feesWaives fees for certain liquor licenses administered by the Liquor and Cannabis Board for a period of one year. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2021 |
Feb 28, 2021 |
| SB 5061 2021–22 |
Unemployment insuranceLimits unemployment insurance rate increases by: (1) capping the social tax; (2) suspending the solvency surcharge tax; and (3) relieving certain benefit charges. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2021 |
Feb 8, 2021 |
| HB 1056 2019–20 |
Domestic violence/workplaceCreates a task force on domestic violence and workplace resources to identify the role of the workplace in helping to curb domestic violence. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 1783 2019–20 |
Office of equityEstablishes the Washington State Office of Equity (Equity Office). | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| SB 6088 2019–20 |
Rx drug affordability boardEstablishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (Board). | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| SB 6128 2019–20 |
Postpartum period/MedicaidEstablishes an Apple Health coverage program for pregnant and postpartum people from 60 days post-pregnancy to one year, post-pregnancy . | Emily Randall (D-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| 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 6123 2019–20 |
Organ donation leavePermits executive agency employees to take paid leave of up to 30 days in a two-year period to participate in life-giving procedures. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6139 2019–20 |
Aerospace tech. innovationExtends the sunset date for the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation program to July 1, 2030. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6141 2019–20 |
Higher education accessRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to develop a financial aid calculator to provide estimates of federal and state aid. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6205 2019–20 |
Long-term care workersRequires employers of long-term care workers to: (1) adopt and maintain written policies and strategic plans to address workplace abuse, discrimination, and challenging behavior; (2) disclose to its employees documented... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6442 2019–20 |
Private detainmentProhibits the Department of Corrections (DOC) from contracting with a private correctional entity for the transfer or placement of an offender, subject to certain exceptions. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6476 2019–20 |
Correctional services accessExpands the definition of "immediate family," with whom an inmate may have an extended family visit, to include aunts, uncles, and immediate family of adopted or adopting inmates. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6478 2019–20 |
Economic assistance programsRequires an extension to the 60-month lifetime limit for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits when the family includes a child or youth who is homeless. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6551 2019–20 |
International medical gradsEstablishes the International Medical Graduate Implementation Work Group. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, 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 |
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