Mike Chapman
Senator
· Democrat
· District 24
· most recent term 2025–26
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93
Bills as prime sponsor
20
of those became law
792
Bills co-sponsored
6,369
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5377 2025–26 |
Motor vehicle dealersRepeals the exemption for vehicle manufacturers that held a vehicle dealer license on January 1, 2014 to the prohibition on manufacturers competing with new motor vehicle dealers. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5385 2025–26 |
Timberland definition/REETModifies the definition of timberland for purposes of the real estate excise tax to include certain forestlands transferred or sold to a governmental entity. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5396 2025–26 |
FAA medical certificatesProvides that for purpose of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (PFML), medical leave also means any leave taken by a pilot during the application process for the issuance of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5398 2025–26 |
Veterans w/ disabilities/taxConcerning property tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5399 2025–26 |
Liquor licensesRequires the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) to issue a decision on an application for certain liquor licenses, renewals, or endorsements within 45 days or the application is approved by default. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5400 2025–26 |
Local news journalismEstablishes the Washington Local News Sustainability Program (Program) in the Department of Commerce to make grants supporting the employment of news journalists covering civic affairs in underserved communities. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5402 2025–26 |
Financial aid eligibilityIncreases eligibility for the maximum Washington College Grant (WCG) award up to 70 percent of median family income. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5404 2025–26 |
Public defense servicesConcerning public defense services. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5410 2025–26 |
Veteran parking privilegesAuthorizes veterans who have a 70 percent or higher disability rating from either the United States Armed Forces or United States Department of Veterans Affairs and who use a service animal as defined in federal law to apply... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5416 2025–26 |
Child care providersIncreasing affordable child care options by reducing barriers for providers. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5421 2025–26 |
Small businesses/residentialRequires a city, town, or code city to allow neighborhood businesses to be permitted in any zone allowing residential uses under certain conditions. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5422 2025–26 |
Collective bargaining/AI useRequires certain public employers to bargain over the decision to adopt, or modify current uses of, artificial intelligence technology if the adoption or modification affects employee wages or performance evaluations. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5425 2025–26 |
Energy independence actRemoves the requirement for electric utilities that must meet annual renewable energy targets under the Energy Independence Act. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5428 2025–26 |
Community inclusion servicesImproving community inclusion services for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5429 2025–26 |
State building code councilIncreases the number of members in the State Building Code Council from 15 to 21 and changes membership composition. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5430 2025–26 |
Utility wildfire mitigationRequires the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to approve, or approve with conditions, a investor-owned electric utility wildfire mitigation plan (plan) if the UTC finds that the plan is based on reasonable and... | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5432 2025–26 |
License plate productionDirects the Department of Licensing (DOL) to adopt rules establishing extensions of the expiration date for DOL temporary license plates in cases of shortages of permanent license plates. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5434 2025–26 |
Gubernatorial emergenciesAuthorizes the Legislature, if in session, to terminate a state of emergency through passage of a concurrent resolution. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5440 2025–26 |
Single license platesExpands the vehicles requiring only one plate to include: passenger cars; sports utility vehicles; off-road vehicles; and trucks, buses, and for hire vehicles 12,000 pounds or less. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5442 2025–26 |
College promise pilotCreates a College Promise Pilot Program in Eastern Washington for certain recent high school graduates enrolled in eligible postsecondary programs. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5453 2025–26 |
Public defense recruitmentDirects the office of public defense to administer training programs for public defense support staff and maintain a pool of paralegals to support public defense contracted counsel. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5454 2025–26 |
Dairy inspection programExtends the expiration date for the assessment on milk processed in the state from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2031. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5458 2025–26 |
Newspaper tax preferenceSpecifies that if a printing and publishing business is found ineligible for the business and occupation tax exemption, a tax rate of 0.484 percent applies. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5461 2025–26 |
Intensive rural dev. areasEstablishes that a county may authorize development of four units or six units if at least two units are affordable housing on lots zoned for residential use in limited areas of more intensive rural development. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5464 2025–26 |
CDL federal standardsRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to update rules clarifying how Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards impact an applicant's ability to receive or renew a commercial driver's license (CDL) based on... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
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