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 5493 2017–18 |
Prevailing rate of wageRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to establish the prevailing rate of wage using collective bargaining agreements. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| SB 6214 2017–18 |
PTSD/law enf. & firefightersCreates an exemption from the exclusion of claims based on mental conditions or disabilities caused by stress for posttraumatic stress disorders of certain firefighters and law enforcement officers. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| SB 6229 2017–18 |
Bargaining rep. accessRequires public sector employers to provide exclusive bargaining representatives reasonable access of at least 30 minutes to new employees of the bargaining unit for the purposes of presenting information about the union. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| SB 6230 2017–18 |
Port district prof personnel Authorizes professional employees of port districts to collectively bargain under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| SB 6231 2017–18 |
Unfair labor practices SOLAmends seven different collective bargaining statutes to provide that the six-month statute of limitations for an unfair labor practice applies whether the complaint is filed with the Public Employment Relations Commission or... | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| SB 5598 2017–18 |
Relatives/child visitationPermits a non-parent relative who has an ongoing and substantial relationship with a child to request court-ordered visitation if the child risks substantial harm if visitation is denied. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| SB 6133 2017–18 |
CTE course equivalency optsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to develop expanded career and technical education (CTE) curriculum frameworks that would enable students who earn credits from CTE courses to apply those... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| SB 6274 2017–18 |
Apprenticeships/foster, etc.Creates the Passport to Careers program administered by the Washington Student Achievement Council. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| SB 6298 2017–18 |
DV harassment/firearmsAdds the crime of harassment to the list of domestic violence misdemeanor convictions that prohibit possession of a firearm. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| SB 6219 2017–18 |
Reproductive health coverageRequires health carriers to cover contraceptives without cost-sharing. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 6313 2017–18 |
Empl. contracts/discriminat.Provides that an employment agreement is void and unenforceable if it requires an employee to waive their right to file a complaint under the Washington Law Against Discrimination or federal antidiscrimination law, or if it... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 6419 2017–18 |
Early childhood ed & assistDirects the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to adopt rules that allow children whose families do not meet income eligibility requirements but are homeless or impacted by certain risk factors to be included... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 6560 2017–18 |
Youth discharge/homelessnessRequires the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs (OHY) to develop a plan to ensure that, by December 31, 2019, no youth is discharged from a public system of care into homelessness. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 5991 2017–18 |
Campaign finance disclosuresRequires nonprofit organizations, not otherwise defined as political committees which participate in Washington political campaigns above certain monetary thresholds, to file organizational statements and periodic disclosure... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 19, 2018 |
| SB 6002 2017–18 |
Voting rights actCreates a state voting rights act to protect the equal opportunity for minority groups to participate in local elections. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 19, 2018 |
| SB 6021 2017–18 |
Voter registration periodRequires that voter registration by mail and electronically must be received no later than eight days before the election date, rather than submitted no later than 29 days before the election date. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 19, 2018 |
| SB 6029 2017–18 |
Student loan bill of rightsEstablishes a Student Education Loan Advocate (Advocate) to assist student education loan borrowers (borrowers), compile data, provide information on student education loans, and receive, review, and take action on complaints... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| SB 6136 2017–18 |
AP computer science as mathRemoves the requirement for a student to be concurrently enrolled in or have successfully completed algebra II for Advanced Placement computer science to be counted as a career and technical course equivalent to high school... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| SB 6162 2017–18 |
DyslexiaProvides a statutory definition of dyslexia. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| SB 6134 2017–18 |
Alternative learning coursesModifies the definition of remote course to an alternative-learning experience (ALE) course that is not online where the written student learning plan does not include a requirement for in-person instructional contract time. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| SB 6404 2017–18 |
Child care background checksRequires child care licensees and employees to submit new background check applications, and pay associated fees, to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families when renewing a background clearance. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| SB 5397 2017–18 |
Petition disclosureRequires a ballot measure sponsor or political committee that employs, or expects to employ, any person to compensate individuals for gathering signatures on a state or local initiative, referendum, or recall petition to... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5513 2017–18 |
Tax exemptionsRequires the Department of Revenue Tax Exemption Report to be updated more frequently. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5576 2017–18 |
Apprenticeship utilizationAuthorizes the Department of Transportation to use the three-strike system for ensuring compliance in lieu of monetary penalties. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5643 2017–18 |
Lead-based paint feesIncreases lead-based paint certification and recertification fees for lead paint firms, inspectors, project developers, risk assessors, supervisors, abatement workers, renovators, and dust-sampling technicians from $25 to $30. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
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