Rebecca Saldaña
Senator
· Democrat
· District 37
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · Senate · D · LD 372023–24 · Senate · D · LD 372021–22 · Senate · D · LD 372019–20 · Senate · D · LD 372017–18 · Senate · D · LD 37
150
Bills as prime sponsor
37
of those became law
1,453
Bills co-sponsored
6,765
Recorded votes
2.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6138 2023–24 |
Thermal energy networksAuthorizes gas and most electrical companies to own or operate nonemitting thermal energy networks (networks), subject to oversight from the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) for investor-owned companies, or a... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6139 2023–24 |
Health subsidy/retireesChanging the health insurance subsidy rate for retired state employees and retired or disabled school employees. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6143 2023–24 |
Salmon habitat planningRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to adopt conservation and restoration guidelines to assist counties and cities in the preservation and enhancement of anadromous fisheries, as part of designating and protecting... | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6144 2023–24 |
Prescribing psychologistsDirects the Department of Health to certify psychologists who have completed special education, training, and supervised experience as prescribing psychologists. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6145 2023–24 |
Small fire districts/leaveConcerning continued health benefits during paid family and medical leave for firefighters of small fire districts. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6147 2023–24 |
Salmon purse seine fishingCreates a license buyback and retirement program at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for the purchase of Puget Sound salmon purse seine licenses. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6042 2023–24 |
Juvenile detention releaseSpecifies that when a juvenile is released to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), DCYF is to help direct the appropriate use of state and other resources to assist the juvenile with exiting detention safely. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 6043 2023–24 |
Recreational use feesProvides that a permit, license, or any related application or processing fee issued by the Department of Natural Resources is not considered a fee for the purposes of the recreational immunity statute. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 6050 2023–24 |
Postinpatient housingSupporting young adults following inpatient behavioral health treatment. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 6065 2023–24 |
Housing/property tax ex.Concerning the property tax exemption for cities or counties providing affordable housing to qualifying households. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 6074 2023–24 |
TNC driver death benefitsProvides that death benefits under the workers' compensation system must be paid to a transportation network company (TNC) driver if the driver's death results from an injury while the driver was logged onto the TNC's digital... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 6082 2023–24 |
Paraeducator compensationIncreases the state allocation for paraeducator salaries to provide an additional average of $7 per hour per full-time equivalent. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 5019 2023–24 |
School safety staffRemoves restrictions on the use of allocations for classified staff providing student and staff safety. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5047 2023–24 |
Voting rights actAllows recovery of costs incurred by claimants who file a notice of intent to challenge a political subdivision's election system under the Washington Voting Rights Act (WVRA) to conduct research supporting the notice if the... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 5109 2023–24 |
Wage replacementEstablishes a state wage replacement program (program) for certain eligible and qualified unemployed workers who are ineligible for benefits through the unemployment insurance system as a result of not being authorized to work... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | 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 5133 2023–24 |
Responsible bidder criteriaModifies responsible bidder criteria to ensure bidders on public works projects comply with apprenticeship utilization requirements. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | 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 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 5196 2023–24 |
OL Reign license plateCreates the OL Reign special license plate. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5247 2023–24 |
Climate-ready communitiesCreates the Washington Climate Corps Network to provide climate-related service opportunities for young adults and veterans. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5249 2023–24 |
Working families' tax creditChanges the minimum age requirement for individuals with no qualifying children from 25 to 18 for purposes of the Working Families Tax Credit. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
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