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 5403 2021–22 |
System improvement teamExtends the expiration date of the Interagency, Multijurisdictional System Improvement Team to June 30, 2025. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5249 2021–22 |
Mastery-based learningMakes various changes to a temporary mastery-based learning work group (work group), including extending its duration, assigning new duties and report requirements, and expanding its membership. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, 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 5184 2021–22 |
K-12 foster care contactRequires each public school to establish a contact in each elementary, middle, and high school building to coordinate services and resources for students in foster care. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, 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 6065 2019–20 |
Blockchain work groupEstablishes the Washington blockchain work group (work group) for the purpose of examining various potential applications of blockchain technology. | Senator (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| SB 6521 2019–20 |
Innovative learning pilotDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to create and administer an innovative learning pilot program to authorize full-time enrollment funding for students participating in mastery-based learning programs. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| SB 6540 2019–20 |
Working connect. paymentsRequires a household's 12-month authorization period for the Working Connections Child Care program to begin on the date that child care is expected to begin. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| SB 6256 2019–20 |
Heating oil insuranceDirects the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) to design and implement a process to close out existing claims under the Heating Oil Pollution Liability Insurance Program. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6268 2019–20 |
Abusive litigation/partnersProvides a new court process restricting a domestic violence abuser from pursuing litigation intended to harass, intimidate, or maintain contact with a current or former intimate partner. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6404 2019–20 |
Health plans/prior auth.Requires carriers to submit certain information related to prior authorization requests, approvals, denials, and response times to the Insurance Commissioner. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, 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 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 |
| SB 6236 2019–20 |
Noneconomic damage waiversAmends the Washington Law Against Discrimination with respect to when a claimant's request for noneconomic damages results in a waiver of health care privileges. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6280 2019–20 |
Facial recognition servicesSets forth specific requirements for the use of facial recognition services by state and local government agencies, including accountability report, annual reports, operational testing, independent testing, training, and... | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 5395 2019–20 |
Sexual health educationRequires every public school to provide comprehensive sexual health education that meets certain requirements. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 5640 2019–20 |
Youth courtsExpands the jurisdiction of youth courts to include civil infractions. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 5792 2019–20 |
Cultural access programsEliminates requirements for cultural access programs related to public school access and financial allocation that apply only to counties with a population more than 1.5 million. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6037 2019–20 |
Business corporationsEstablishes provisions regarding gender diversity on a corporation's board of directors. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6263 2019–20 |
Data sharing/schools, tribesRequires the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA), in consultation with tribes, to develop a model policy and procedure to establish data sharing agreements between school districts and local tribes by... | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6034 2019–20 |
Pregnancy discrim complaintsExtends the time that a complaint alleging employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy must be filed with the Washington State Human Rights Commission from six months to one year. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6257 2019–20 |
Underground storage tanksAuthorizes the Director of the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency to design, in consultation with the Office of Financial Management, and implement an emergency program to assist owners and operators of underground petroleum... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6032 2019–20 |
Apples special license plateCreates the Washington apple special license plate. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 19, 2020 |
| SB 6102 2019–20 |
School bus stop signalsChanges the requirement for the height of the lettering of the word "stop" displayed on a school bus stop signal to specify that the letters be at least 5.9 inches high. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 19, 2020 |
| SB 6415 2019–20 |
Perm. fire district chargeAuthorizes fire protection districts and regional fire protection service authorities to impose a 10-year benefit charge or a permanent benefit charge with voter approval. | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 19, 2020 |
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