Joe Nguyen
Senator
· Democrat
· District 34
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · Senate · D · LD 342023–24 · Senate · D · LD 342021–22 · Senate · D · LD 342019–20 · Senate · D · LD 34
79
Bills as prime sponsor
26
of those became law
1,006
Bills co-sponsored
4,183
Recorded votes
0.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5586 2021–22 |
Broadband loans & grantsEstablishes an appropriated loan and grant program for financing broadband infrastructure projects under the authority of the Community Economic Revitalization Board. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5622 2021–22 |
Motorcycles on laned roadsAllows the operator of a motorcycle, under certain conditions, to overtake and pass in the same lane as the vehicle being overtaken, or operate between lanes of traffic. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5633 2021–22 |
Forest loss preventionDirects the Department of Natural Resources to establish a voluntary, incentive-based plan to conserve at least 1 million acres of working forestland and reforest at least 1 million acres by 2040. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5639 2021–22 |
Solitary confinementConcerning solitary confinement. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5640 2021–22 |
Motion picture program/ruralIncreases the total amount of Business and Occupation tax credits that may be taken annually for the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (Program) from $3.5 million to $25 million per year. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5648 2021–22 |
Accessory dwelling unitsProhibits local jurisdictions from imposing an owner-occupancy requirement on lots with an accessory dwelling unit unless the accessory dwelling unit is being used for short-term rental. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5659 2021–22 |
Building material standardsRequires the Department of Commerce to establish guidance for any awarding authority regarding a maximum acceptable global warming potential for each eligible product. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5665 2021–22 |
Salmon habitatProtecting, restoring, and maintaining habitat for salmon recovery. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5666 2021–22 |
Targeted electrificationAuthorizes the governing body of a municipal electric utility or public utility district (PUD) to adopt a targeted electrification plan (plan) that establishes a finding that utility outreach and investment in electrification... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5668 2021–22 |
Gas companiesModifying the regulation of gas companies to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5669 2021–22 |
Energy codesStrengthening energy codes. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5731 2021–22 |
Organic materials managementConcerning organic materials management. | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5732 2021–22 |
Green roofsRequires all new buildings 50,000 square feet or larger and designed after January 1, 2025, to cover 70 percent of the roof space with green roofing and solar panels. | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5751 2021–22 |
Health care staffingRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to regulate and enforce hospital staffing committees and minimum staffing standards for hospitals. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5051 2021–22 |
Peace & corrections officersModifies the priorities, composition, and obligations of the Criminal Justice Training Commission. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5066 2021–22 |
Officer duty to interveneRequires a peace officer to intervene when the officer witnesses a fellow peace officer engaging in the use of excessive force. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5135 2021–22 |
Unlawfully summoning policeEstablishes a civil cause of action for damages against a person who knowingly causes law enforcement to contact another person with any of the specified improper purposes. | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5259 2021–22 |
Law enforcement dataRequires the Office of the Attorney General to establish an advisory group to make recommendations for the design, development, and implementation of a statewide program for collecting, reporting, and publishing use of force... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5353 2021–22 |
Law enf community engagementCreates a pilot project within the Department of Commerce to award grants to public agencies and nongovernmental organizations fostering community engagement through neighborhood organizing, law enforcement-community... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5022 2021–22 |
Recycling, waste, & litterEstablishes minimum postconsumer recycled (PCR) content, registration, and reporting requirements for plastic beverage containers, household cleaning and personal care product containers, and plastic trash bags (covered products). | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5126 2021–22 |
Climate commitment actEstablishes a program for capping emissions from certain covered entities and investing emission allowance auction proceeds in certain programs, projects, and activities, beginning January 1, 2023. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 316, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5235 2021–22 |
Housing options & limitsProhibits counties planning under the Growth Management Act and cities within such counties from prohibiting primarily renter occupied housing units on the same lot as an accessory dwelling unit, with exceptions. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5299 2021–22 |
Computer science/HS grad.Allows a student, upon approval, to substitute an approved computer science course for a third-year math or science credit for graduation purposes. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5345 2021–22 |
Industrial waste programEstablishes an industrial waste coordination program to provide expertise, technical assistance, and best practices to support local industrial symbiosis projects. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5383 2021–22 |
Public telecomm. servicesAllows public utility districts and port districts to provide retail telecommunications services to end users in unserved areas under certain conditions. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
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