Javier Valdez
Senator
· Democrat
· District 46
· most recent term 2025–26
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75
Bills as prime sponsor
26
of those became law
1,245
Bills co-sponsored
5,846
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5100 2025–26 |
In-home care trainingStandardizing basic training and certification requirements for long-term care workers who provide in-home care for their family members, including spouses or domestic partners. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5113 2025–26 |
Plan 1 retiree COLAsCreates an annual increase to the retirement benefits of retirees in the Public Employees' Retirement System and the Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1, of up to 3 percent. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5114 2025–26 |
Retirement benefits/deathProvides a full month of public pension benefits paid in the month that a retiree dies. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5115 2025–26 |
Service grant programEstablishes the Washington Service Incentive Grant Program to award eligible students for completion of service hours for approved institutions or organizations. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5119 2025–26 |
Academic employee bargainingGrants the right to collectively bargain to student employees at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College who are not currently covered by... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5121 2025–26 |
Fertility-related servicesRequires group health plans to cover standard fertility preservation services beginning January 1, 2026, and diagnosis and treatment for infertility beginning January 1, 2027. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5123 2025–26 |
Discrimination in schoolsAdds the following protected classes to the nondiscrimination provisions that apply to public schools: ethnicity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, and neurodivergence. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5126 2025–26 |
Student mental health net.Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide strategic direction and state-level coordination to help schools better identify and connect students to behavioral health supports. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5140 2025–26 |
Firearm purchaseEnhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5158 2025–26 |
Student athlete insuranceAllows a governing board of a public four-year institution of higher education to make available, and pay the costs of, insurance for intercollegiate student athletes. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5162 2025–26 |
Health care work violenceConcerning workplace violence in health care settings. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5164 2025–26 |
Student navigational supportEstablishes a navigational support program with outreach and enrollment specialists for high school seniors at every educational service district. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5176 2025–26 |
Prompt pay/capital projectsClarifies that payment on public works projects must be made within 30 days of receipt of a properly completed invoice, and all subcontractors to be paid within ten days after payment is received by the prime contractor, with... | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5180 2025–26 |
Schools/gender inclusiveSpecifies certain components that must be included in a model policy and procedure relating to gender inclusive schools. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5183 2025–26 |
Tobacco & nicotine productsProhibits the sale, display, and advertisement of any flavored tobacco, nicotine, or vapor product and any entertainment vapor product. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5187 2025–26 |
Student transportationRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to provide an analysis of school district transportation costs and allocations to the Legislature by June 1, 2028. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5198 2025–26 |
Driver training alternativeAllows a driver whose driver's license is or will be suspended for moving violation traffic infractions to end that suspension early by completing a safe driving course. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5207 2025–26 |
Media service subscriptionsDirects electronic media services to provide refunds to consumers on a pro rata basis when requested. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5211 2025–26 |
DD parental caregiversDirects the Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) of the Department of Social and Health Services to submit requests to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for amendments to applicable DDA Home and Community... | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5222 2025–26 |
Residential tenantsLimits rent and fee increases to 7 percent during any 12-month period and prohibits rent and fee increases during the first 12 months of a tenancy for tenants subject to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act and the... | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5226 2025–26 |
Physician res./internationalEstablishes a grant program for residency programs that train international medical graduates in authorized specialties. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5231 2025–26 |
Confinement fees & expensesRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to provide free voice communication services in its facilities. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5242 2025–26 |
Behavioral health resourcesDirects the Department of Health to contract with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to implement the Interactive Screening Program for the benefit of health professionals in Washington State. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5254 2025–26 |
Health care informationLimits the fee a health care facility or vendor may change a patient or patient representative for providing the patient's health records to $50. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5266 2025–26 |
Early release petitionsAllows a person convicted of a crime committed prior to the person's 18th birthday to petition the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board for early release at age 24, provided the person has not been convicted of a crime... | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
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