Mike Padden
Senator
· Republican
· District 4
· most recent term 2023–24
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266
Bills as prime sponsor
61
of those became law
922
Bills co-sponsored
12,440
Recorded votes
1.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5781 2023–24 |
Law student rural PD programRequires the Office of Public Defense to administer a law student rural defense program placing law students or recent law school graduates, or both, as interns with experienced public defenders in underserved areas and rural... | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 28, 2025 |
| SB 6286 2023–24 |
Nurse anesthetist workforceRequires the Washington State Board of Nursing to develop and manage a grant program to precept nurse anesthesia residents in health care settings. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 29, 2024 |
| SB 5934 2023–24 |
Pollinator habitatAllows cities and counties to encourage permit applicants to include pollinator friendly plants in landscaped areas. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 28, 2024 |
| SB 6301 2023–24 |
Basic law enf. academyAuthorizes the Criminal Justice Training Commission to accept any money or property donated, devised, or bequeathed to it for the purpose of carrying out its statutory duties. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 28, 2024 |
| SB 5774 2023–24 |
Fingerprint backgr. checksRequires, subject to appropriated funding, that the Department of Children, Youth, and Families maintain the capacity to roll, print, or scan fingerprints in at least seven of its early learning and child welfare offices for... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5780 2023–24 |
Public defense & prosecutionRequires the Office of Public Defense (OPD) to administer a law student rural defense program and the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to administer a law student rural prosecution program. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5825 2023–24 |
GuardianshipRequires the Office of Public Guardianship to contract with public or private entities to provide public decision making services for individuals who are currently receiving care in a hospital setting who are ready to discharge. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5787 2023–24 |
Electronic estate planningAdopts the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act to establish guidelines for the optional use of electronic nontestamentary estate planning documents and electronic signatures on nontestamentary estate planning documents. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| SB 5920 2023–24 |
Psychiatric/cert. of needReinstates certain temporary certificate of need exemptions for increasing psychiatric bed capacity. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| SB 5792 2023–24 |
Multiunit res./definitionExcludes a building with 12 or fewer units that is no more than three stories and has one story devoted to retail or parking from the definition of "multiunit residential building," which exempts the building from certain... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| SB 5836 2023–24 |
Clark county superior courtIncreases the number of statutorily authorized superior court judges in Clark County from 11 to 12. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| SB 6283 2023–24 |
Connecting communities prg.Eliminates the July 1, 2027, expiration date of the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 14, 2024 |
| SB 5786 2023–24 |
Business corporationsReplaces the chapter on mergers and share exchanges in the Washington Business Corporation Act (WBCA) with a new chapter that substantially mirrors provisions in the current version of the Model Business Corporation Act (MBCA). | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
| SB 5803 2023–24 |
National guard recruitmentProvides a bonus for a National Guard member whose successful recruitment results in an enlistment contract. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
| SB 5834 2023–24 |
Urban growth areasAllows a county to revise an urban growth area during an annual comprehensive plan update, if certain conditions are met. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
| SB 5840 2023–24 |
LeasesProvides that a conveyance of real estate by a lease under the general real estate statute of frauds does not require acknowledgment, witness, or seal, unless the lease is recorded. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
| SB 5010 2023–24 |
Synthetic opioids/endanger.Expands the felony offense of endangerment with a controlled substance by prohibiting knowing or intentional exposure of a dependent adult or dependent child to fentanyl, synthetic opioids, or the smoke created from a... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5032 2023–24 |
Impaired drivingAmends provisions relating to the definition of serious traffic offense, ignition interlock licenses and device restrictions, and driver abstracts. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5056 2023–24 |
Habitual property offendersEstablishes a special allegation and sentencing enhancement that apply to certain felony robbery and theft convictions where the defendant is a habitual property offender. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5595 2023–24 |
State nicknameDesignates "The Evergreen State" as the official state nickname. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5815 2023–24 |
Physician assistant compactEnacts the Physician Assistant Compact. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5841 2023–24 |
DUI/financial supportAllows a court to order additional restitution in the form of financial support for a minor until the age of 18 when a person is sentenced for a crime involving driving under the influence that results in the death or... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5860 2023–24 |
Spring blade knivesRemoves spring blade knives from the definition of dangerous weapon. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5862 2023–24 |
Hunting licenses/studentsProvides that a student enrolled in an institution of higher education in Washington is eligible to purchase a hunting or fishing license at the same cost as a Washington resident. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6133 2023–24 |
Cannabis retail robberiesEstablishes a special allegation and discretionary 12-month sentencing enhancement for Robbery in the first or second degree where the perpetrator commits a robbery of a licensed cannabis retail outlet by using a vehicle to... | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
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