Vandana Slatter
Senator
· Democrat
· District 48
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · Senate · D · LD 482023–24 · House · D · LD 482021–22 · House · D · LD 482019–20 · House · D · LD 482017–18 · House · D · LD 48
79
Bills as prime sponsor
22
of those became law
723
Bills co-sponsored
6,369
Recorded votes
0.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1908 2023–24 |
Utility project assistanceSupporting the clean energy transition by providing a framework for financial assistance to utility-scale emission-reducing electricity generation or storage projects. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1931 2023–24 |
Incarcerated studentsAddressing financial aid grants for incarcerated students. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1944 2023–24 |
Running start for the tradesEstablishing a running start for the trades grant program. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2029 2023–24 |
Opioid overdose/high schoolsConcerning opioid overdose reversal medication in high schools. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2068 2023–24 |
Fashion/environmental impactRequires fashion manufacturers and retail sellers with an annual worldwide gross income exceeding $100 million (covered fashion businesses) to disclose their environmental due diligence policies, processes, and outcomes,... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2116 2023–24 |
Pharmacist prescriptive authRequires the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission to adopt rules identifying the drugs and devices that a pharmacist may prescribe in the absence of previously established and approved written guidelines or protocols. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2123 2023–24 |
Running start for the tradesEstablishing a running start for the trades grant program. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1678 2023–24 |
Dental therapistsEstablishes the profession of dental therapy in Washington and sets the requirements for licensure, the scope of practice, and the settings in which dental therapists can practice. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 460, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1736 2023–24 |
Vehicle odometer readingsRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to request odometer information in the application for vehicle registration and vehicle registration renewal. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1724 2023–24 |
Behavioral health workforceRequires the Department of Health to examine licensing requirements for certain behavioral health professions which must be implemented by certain disciplining authorities. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1622 2023–24 |
Students/homelessnessMakes various changes to provisions governing the state grant programs of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Department of Commerce for students who are experiencing homelessness, including... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1823 2023–24 |
WA student loan programEliminates the requirement that the Washington Student Loan Program be self-sustaining in order to issue loans. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1474 2023–24 |
Covenant homeownership prg.Creates the Covenant Homeownership Account and a document recording assessment of $100 to fund the Covenant Homeownership Program (CHP). | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1222 2023–24 |
Hearing instruments coverageRequires nongrandfathered large group health plans to provide coverage for hearing instruments. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1684 2023–24 |
Tribes/job title reportingAllows federally recognized tribes to opt in to—or opt out of—the requirement to report the Standard Occupational Classifications or job titles of their workers to the Employment Security Department. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1176 2023–24 |
Climate-ready communitiesEnacts the Washington Climate Corps Network to support and grow climate-related service opportunities for young adults and veterans. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2023 |
May 3, 2023 |
| HB 1155 2023–24 |
Consumer health dataEstablishes consumer rights with regard to consumer health data and defines obligations of regulated entities and small businesses that collect, process, share, and sell consumer health data. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| HB 1469 2023–24 |
Health care services/accessDefines protected health care services in Washington to include reproductive health care services and gender-affirming treatment. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| HB 1009 2023–24 |
Military spouse employmentEstablishes requirements for certain state agencies and licensing authorities related to the professional licensing and employment of military spouses. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1232 2023–24 |
College bound scholarshipRequires only College Bound Scholarship (CBS) eligible students seeking direct admission to a public or private four-year institution of higher education to graduate with at least a C grade point average. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1247 2023–24 |
Music therapistsEstablishes music therapists as a new health profession licensed by the Department of Health to provide clinical and evidence-based music interventions. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1750 2023–24 |
Water safety educationDesignates May 15 as Water Safety Day. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1329 2023–24 |
Utility shutoffs/heatProhibits utilities and landlords from involuntarily terminating water or electric service to any residential user during days for which the National Weather Service has issued certain heat-related alerts. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1355 2023–24 |
Property tax exemptionsExpands qualification for the senior citizen, disabled individuals, and qualifying veterans property tax relief program by increasing the calculation of income thresholds. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1069 2023–24 |
Mental health counselor compEnacts the Counseling Compact. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
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