Lisa Wellman
Senator
· Democrat
· District 41
· most recent term 2025–26
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180
Bills as prime sponsor
34
of those became law
816
Bills co-sponsored
6,765
Recorded votes
2.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5030 2023–24 |
Hog fuel/tax exemptionChanging the expiration date for the sales and use tax exemption of hog fuel to comply with the 2045 deadline for fossil fuel-free electrical generation in Washington state and to protect jobs with health care and retirement... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5031 2023–24 |
Special ed safety net awardsRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to distribute safety net awards to school districts with fewer than 2,000 students on a quarterly basis for high-need students served by out-of-state nonpublic... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5038 2023–24 |
K-12 empl. notice deadlinesChanges the deadline for notice of nonrenewal of certificated educator contracts from May 15th to June 1st. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5039 2023–24 |
Wildfires/electric utilitiesDirects the Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with the Energy Resilience and Emergency Management Office, to contract with a consultant to recommend an electric utility wildfire mitigation plan (plan) format and... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5053 2023–24 |
Insurance sublimitsRequires a statement to be included on the declarations page of residential insurance policies regarding sublimits of coverage. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5054 2023–24 |
Prof. learning communitiesEncourages school districts to establish a school calendar that provides up to four hours each week for certificated instructional staff to engage in professional learning communities (PLCs) during the school day. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5057 2023–24 |
Energy standards/commercialDelays by one year the Tier 1 covered buildings energy use intensity target reporting schedule required to comply with the State Energy Performance Standard (Standard). | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5059 2023–24 |
Prejudgment interestModifies the accrual date for interest on tort judgments for tortious conduct of public agencies, individuals, and other entities to the date the cause of action accrues with some exceptions. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5060 2023–24 |
Rental & vacant propertiesRequires rental property owners in cities with populations of 130,000 or more to register all rental and vacant housing units and report monthly rental rates with the Department of Commerce every two years. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5061 2023–24 |
Personnel recordsRequires an employer to furnish an employee with a complete, unredacted copy of their personnel file at no cost within 14 calendar days of a request. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5062 2023–24 |
Online marketplacesConcerning online marketplace consumer protection caused by organized retail crime. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5064 2023–24 |
Special ed. excess costsConcerning excess cost allocations for special education programs. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5071 2023–24 |
Purple star designationCreates the Purple Star Designation to recognize school districts that demonstrate educational and social-emotional supports to students of military service members as they face transitions to a new school. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5093 2023–24 |
Climate response strategyRequires the Department of Ecology to update the state's Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy by September 30, 2024. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5100 2023–24 |
Breast & chest wall surgeryRequires health carriers to provider coverage for breast reconstruction surgery, and beginning January 1, 2024, coverage for chest wall reconstruction. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5119 2023–24 |
Nonconviction data/auditorAuthorizing the state auditor to receive nonconviction data. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5125 2023–24 |
Future fund programDirects appropriations from the state general fund to the Washington Future Fund Account based on the number of those born into poverty in a particular year, available for eligible claimants at age 18 through 35 for the... | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5135 2023–24 |
Solitary confinementRestricts the use of solitary confinement in state correctional facilities and long-term private detention facilities except when necessary for emergency purposes, medical isolation, or when the person voluntarily requests... | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5137 2023–24 |
Indigenous womenCreating a missing and murdered indigenous women and people cold case investigations unit. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5154 2023–24 |
Solid waste managementRequires producers of consumer packaging and paper products to join or register with the Department of Ecology as a producer responsibility organization, subject to funding, planning, and performance requirements, to increase... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5157 2023–24 |
Water infra. projectsConcerning investments in critical water infrastructure projects. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5174 2023–24 |
Student transportationRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to administer transportation safety net awards to school districts with excess special passenger costs for special education, homeless, and foster... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5193 2023–24 |
Firearms/assault weaponsEstablishing firearms-related safety measures to increase public safety. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5202 2023–24 |
Housing/capital expendituresAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $4 billion in general obligation bonds, which are issued outside of the constitutional debt limit, to finance programs and projects that address housing insecurity. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5233 2023–24 |
Petroleum storage tanksCreating a state financial assurance program for petroleum underground storage tanks. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
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