Vandana Slatter
Senator
· Democrat
· District 48
· most recent term 2025–26
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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 1867 2021–22 |
Dual credit program dataRevises requirements related to an annual dual credit report to the Legislature. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1890 2021–22 |
Children behavioral healthCreates a strategic plan advisory group under the children and youth behavioral health work group for the purpose of developing a behavioral health strategic plan for children, youth transitioning to adulthood, and their caregivers. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1755 2021–22 |
TANF time limit extensionsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to allow a time limit extension to the five-year limit for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families when the most recently published state unemployment rate is 7 percent or higher. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1769 2021–22 |
Community municipal corpsProvides that the terms of existence of a community municipal corporation is four years after its authorization, or 30 days after the effective date of the bill, whichever is sooner. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1169 2021–22 |
Sentencing enhancementsEliminates sentencing enhancement for certain controlled substance violations committed in protected zones. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1611 2021–22 |
Highly capable studentsEstablishes new requirements for the identification of students who may be eligible for highly capable services, including conducting universal screenings once in or before second grade and again in or before sixth grade. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1615 2021–22 |
Cosmetics tested on animalsProhibits the sale of cosmetics that were developed or manufactured using cosmetic animal testing conducted or contracted by manufacturers or their suppliers, subject to exceptions. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1625 2021–22 |
Space force reserve membersExtends access to paid military leave to public employee members of the United States Space Force. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1659 2021–22 |
Higher education grantsExpands the Washington College Grant (WCG) program by modifying the income eligibility thresholds and award levels. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1760 2021–22 |
Dual credit program accessMakes the Running Start (RS) Program a year-round program and permits RS students to be funded up to a combined maximum enrollment of 1.6 full-time equivalents (FTEs). | Dave Paul (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1770 2021–22 |
Energy codesRequires each city, town, and county to enforce the Washington State energy code for residential buildings or adopt the statewide residential reach code. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1780 2021–22 |
Workforce investment boardModifies staffing of the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board (WEIAO)to the Washington Student Achievement Council. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1789 2021–22 |
Adult family homes/prop. taxModifies the property tax exemption for property owned by a nonprofit used as an adult family home for persons with a developmental disability to ensure that the exemption may be claimed whether the services are provided by a... | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1792 2021–22 |
HydrogenAuthorizes public utility districts (PUDs) to produce, use, sell, and distribute green electrolytic hydrogen. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1841 2021–22 |
ADU rental/property taxAllows counties to provide a property tax exemption for an accessory dwelling unit for as long as it is rented to a low-income household. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1850 2021–22 |
Data privacyCreates the Washington State Consumer Data Privacy Commission vested with administrative powers, and rulemaking and enforcement authority to implement and enforce chapter…, Laws of 2022 (Senate Bill No. 5062). | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1852 2021–22 |
Prescription drug labelsRequires the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission to adopt rules establishing requirements for the translation of prescription drug labels and other prescription information. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1865 2021–22 |
Certified peer specialistsEstablishes certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees as new health professions to be certified by the Department of Health. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1868 2021–22 |
Health care staffingRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to regulate and enforce hospital staffing committees and minimum staffing standards. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1592 2021–22 |
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) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1621 2021–22 |
Sex. assault nurse trainingRequires the Department of Health (DOH) to establish a stipend program for licensed nurses training to become certified sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs). | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1782 2021–22 |
Middle housing near transitRequires cities planning under the Growth Management Act to authorize middle housing types or average minimum densities based on the population of the city. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1992 2021–22 |
Vacation leave accrualIncreases the cap on accrued vacation leave for state employees from 240 hours to 280 hours. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1764 2021–22 |
Physician bargainingProvides interest arbitration for resident and fellow physicians of institutions of higher education who have collective bargaining rights under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| HB 1896 2021–22 |
Batteries/environmentRequires producers of certain batteries to participate in a stewardship organization that plans and provides for battery collection and end-of-life management, beginning January 1, 2026, for portable batteries and January 1,... | Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
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