Liz Lovelett
Senator
· Democrat
· District 40
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · Senate · D · LD 402023–24 · Senate · D · LD 402021–22 · Senate · D · LD 402019–20 · Senate · D · LD 40
83
Bills as prime sponsor
18
of those became law
737
Bills co-sponsored
5,432
Recorded votes
1.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5377 2021–22 |
Standardized health plansEstablishes a state premium assistance program for certain qualified health plans purchased through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2021 |
May 10, 2021 |
| SB 5237 2021–22 |
Child care & early dev. exp.Establishes a new account for child care and early learning purposes and includes a nonexhaustive list of spending goals and strategies. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2021 |
May 7, 2021 |
| SB 5044 2021–22 |
Schools/equity trainingDirects the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) and the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to separately develop standards on cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion (CCDEI), to... | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2021 |
May 5, 2021 |
| SB 5000 2021–22 |
Hydrogen/electric vehiclesProvides partial temporary sales and use tax exemptions for sales of new and used fuel-cell electric vehicles. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5030 2021–22 |
School counseling programsRequires school districts, by the 2022-23 school year, to develop and implement written plans for comprehensive school counseling programs that meet specified requirements and are implemented by school counselors or other... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5403 2021–22 |
System improvement teamExtends the expiration date of the Interagency, Multijurisdictional System Improvement Team to June 30, 2025. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5401 2021–22 |
CTC computer science degreesAuthorizes community and technical colleges to offer Bachelor of Science degrees in computer science. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5160 2021–22 |
Landlord-tenant relationsEnds the Governor's Eviction Moratorium on June 30, 2021. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 115, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 22, 2021 |
| SB 5018 2021–22 |
Acupuncture and Eastern med.Modifies the definition of acupuncture and Eastern medicine and the scope of practice for acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5026 2021–22 |
Cargo handling equipmentProhibits port districts and port development authorities from purchasing fully automated marine container cargo handling equipment until December 31, 2031. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5068 2021–22 |
Postpartum period/MedicaidExpands medical assistance coverage for postpartum persons from 60 days following the end a pregnancy to one year after the end of a pregnancy. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5184 2021–22 |
K-12 foster care contactRequires each public school to establish a contact in each elementary, middle, and high school building to coordinate services and resources for students in foster care. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5228 2021–22 |
Medical training/equityRequires public medical schools to develop health equity curriculum for medical students. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5284 2021–22 |
Subminimum wage/disabilitiesProhibits the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) from issuing special certificates for subminimum wages for individuals with disabilities after July 31, 2023. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5431 2021–22 |
Leg. internship scholarshipEstablishes the Rosa Franklin Legislative Internship Program Scholarship, administered by the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| SB 5055 2021–22 |
Law enforcement grievancesEstablishes mandatory procedures for selecting arbitrators in grievance arbitrations for disciplinary actions of law enforcement personnel covered by collective bargaining agreements. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 7, 2021 |
| SB 5272 2021–22 |
Liquor & cannabis board feesWaives fees for certain liquor licenses administered by the Liquor and Cannabis Board for a period of one year. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2021 |
Feb 28, 2021 |
| SB 6128 2019–20 |
Postpartum period/MedicaidEstablishes an Apple Health coverage program for pregnant and postpartum people from 60 days post-pregnancy to one year, post-pregnancy . | Emily Randall (D-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| SB 6205 2019–20 |
Long-term care workersRequires employers of long-term care workers to: (1) adopt and maintain written policies and strategic plans to address workplace abuse, discrimination, and challenging behavior; (2) disclose to its employees documented... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6288 2019–20 |
Office of firearm safetyCreates the Washington Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention within the Department of Commerce to coordinate and promote state and local efforts to reduce firearm violence. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6306 2019–20 |
Soil health initiativeEstablishes the Washington Soil Health Initiative as a partnership jointly administered by Washington State University, the Washington State Conservation Commission, and the Washington State Department of Agriculture. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6378 2019–20 |
Residential tenantsModifies the uniform 14-day pay or vacate notice and unlawful detainer action summons. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6404 2019–20 |
Health plans/prior auth.Requires carriers to submit certain information related to prior authorization requests, approvals, denials, and response times to the Insurance Commissioner. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6528 2019–20 |
Derelict vessel preventionChanges the minimum vessel length that triggers requirements related to inspections and marine insurance before ownership of certain vessels may be transferred. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 324, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 1, 2020 |
| SB 6570 2019–20 |
Law enforce. mental healthEstablishes a Law Enforcement Officer Health and Wellness Task Force to be convened by the Department of Health. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 327, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 1, 2020 |
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