Manka Dhingra
Senator
· Democrat
· District 45
· most recent term 2025–26
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141
Bills as prime sponsor
54
of those became law
702
Bills co-sponsored
6,054
Recorded votes
0.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5974 2025–26 |
Local law enforcementModifies eligibility requirements for sheriffs, police chiefs, and marshals. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2026 |
Apr 1, 2026 |
| SB 6228 2025–26 |
Prescription drugs/taxesRepeals the preferential business and occupation (B&O) tax rate for warehousing and reselling prescription drugs. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2026 |
Apr 1, 2026 |
| SB 5925 2025–26 |
AGO investigation powersAuthorizes the Attorney General to issue civil investigative demands for documents, oral testimony, and answers to interrogatories when investigating possible violations of the United States Constitution, the Washington... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 30, 2026 |
| SB 6002 2025–26 |
Driver privacyProhibits the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems by all state and local government agencies except those explicitly authorized to use ALPR systems for specified purposes. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 30, 2026 |
| SB 6346 2025–26 |
Tax on millionairesImposes a 9.90 percent tax on individuals on the receipt of income exceeding $1 million beginning in calendar year 2028. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 30, 2026 |
| SB 6355 2025–26 |
Electric transmission systemEstablishes the Washington Electric Transmission Authority, operating at the direction of a 10-member board of directors to, among other duties, support the expansion of new electric transmission system capacity and to be a... | Victoria Hunt (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 30, 2026 |
| SB 5105 2025–26 |
Sexually explicit depictionsExpands offenses prohibiting dealing in, sending or bringing into the state, possessing, or viewing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct to include circumstances involving visual or printed matter that... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 25, 2026 |
| SB 5868 2025–26 |
Superior court judgesIncreases, from four to five, the number of statutorily authorized superior court judges in Skagit County. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 25, 2026 |
| SB 5981 2025–26 |
340B drug pricing programProhibits a manufacturer or third party acting on behalf of a manufacturer from restricting the acquisition of drugs under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program). | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 25, 2026 |
| SB 6058 2025–26 |
Wage enforcement discretionGives the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) discretion to investigate wage complaints under the Wage Payment Act. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| SB 6347 2025–26 |
Estate tax ratesMakes changes to the estate tax exclusion amount and tax rates. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| SB 5185 2025–26 |
International med. pathwaysCreates the Clinical Experience Graduate Pilot Program. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 23, 2026 |
| SB 6110 2025–26 |
Electric bicycle, motorcycleModifies the definition of electric-assisted bicycle (e-bike) to exclude any vehicle capable of exceeding 20 miles per hour on solely its electric motor, and any vehicle designed, manufactured, or intended by the manufacturer... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 23, 2026 |
| SB 6162 2025–26 |
Property taxConsolidates the state property tax levy into a single levy at a rate of $2.07355 per $1,000 of assessed value. | Deborah Krishnadasan (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 23, 2026 |
| SB 5855 2025–26 |
Law enf. face coveringsProhibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties, with specified exceptions. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 19, 2026 |
| SB 5068 2025–26 |
Public employ. eligibilityMakes persons legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law eligible to apply for prosecuting attorney positions and corrections officers in state correctional facilities and local jail positions. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 18, 2026 |
| SB 6011 2025–26 |
Court of appeals bailiffsAuthorizes bailiffs of the court of appeals to conduct threat assessments on behalf of court of appeals judicial officers and staff members, and to receive criminal history record information that includes nonconviction data... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 18, 2026 |
| SB 6019 2025–26 |
Home care ratesDefines the home care agency vendor rate as the sum of the portion of the vendor rate dedicated to the wages, benefits, and required employer contributions or premiums for home care agency workers who provide direct care and... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 17, 2026 |
| SB 6084 2025–26 |
Voting more than onceClarifies that a person may not vote in more than one Washington election, or in elections in both Washington and another state, if the election date is the same. | Adrian Cortes (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 17, 2026 |
| SB 6014 2025–26 |
Pregnancy accommodationsCreates a Public Records Act exemption relating to pregnancy accommodations for employees. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 16, 2026 |
| SB 6081 2025–26 |
Government record privacyExempts or prohibits from public disclosure sex designation information included in vital records and records maintained by the Department of Licensing. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 16, 2026 |
| SB 5872 2025–26 |
PreK promise accountEstablishes the PreK Promise Account to be used for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 14, 2026 |
| SB 6183 2025–26 |
HIV antiviral drug coverageRequires health plans, including health plans offered to public and school employees, to provide coverage for all HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization, step therapy, or any other utilization management protocols,... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 14, 2026 |
| SB 5067 2025–26 |
Impaired drivingReduces the breath or blood alcohol concentration limit from 0.08 to 0.05 percent for driving, having physical control of a motor vehicle, operating a vessel, and complying with the Washington Code of Military Justice. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5071 2025–26 |
Synthetic opioids/endanger.Expands the scope of the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance to include fentanyl and synthetic opioids, not just substances related to methamphetamine. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
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