Phil Fortunato
Senator
· Republican
· District 31
· most recent term 2025–26
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260
Bills as prime sponsor
7
of those became law
543
Bills co-sponsored
7,904
Recorded votes
5.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5850 2025–26 |
Signature gatheringEstablishing protections for citizens participating in the initiative and referendum process. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5851 2025–26 |
Sea lion predation donationsProviding for donations to the sea lion predation control account at the time of vessel registration for the purpose of salmon level preservation. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5854 2025–26 |
Sexually violent predatorsModifying procedures for releasing sexually violent predators to less restrictive alternative placements. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5856 2025–26 |
Lubricant emissionsExempting emissions associated with lubricants from coverage under the cap and invest program. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5939 2025–26 |
WA simply unaffordable fundCreating the Washington is simply unaffordable fund. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5986 2025–26 |
Disability/property tax ex.Providing a property tax exemption for qualifying housing used as a residency by tenants meeting certain disability criteria. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5987 2025–26 |
SR 165 replacementsDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation to restore access via State Route 165 across the Carbon River as soon as possible. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 6051 2025–26 |
School district waiversAuthorizes school district boards of directors to grant waivers or partial waivers of state laws and rules to individual schools, within limits and according to a certain process. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5127 2025–26 |
Collector vehicle licensesRequires collector vehicle owners to maintain a valid collector vehicle insurance policy. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| SB 5323 2025–26 |
Theft from first respondersExpands the conduct that constitutes Possession of Stolen Property and Theft in the first degree to include possessing stolen property or equipment, or committing theft of property or equipment, used by firefighters or... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2025 |
May 15, 2025 |
| SB 5036 2025–26 |
Statewide emissions dataRequires the Departments of Ecology and Commerce, beginning in 2026, to annually report to the Governor and Legislature the total emissions of greenhouse gases in Washington for the preceding year, instead of report every two... | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2025 |
May 2, 2025 |
| SB 5049 2025–26 |
Sunshine committeeModifies the quarterly meeting requirement of the Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee to require four meetings annually. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5200 2025–26 |
Veteran medical foster homesProvides an exemption from adult family home licensure requirements for a medical foster home (MFH) that meets certain requirements. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5790 2023–24 |
Medical equipment in schoolsRequires school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools to maintain and make available certain bleeding control equipment and acquire and maintain at least one semiautomatic external... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 29, 2024 |
| SB 6238 2023–24 |
Property tax/veteran widowsIncreases grant amounts for the property tax assistance program (Assistance Program) for widows and widowers of veterans. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 28, 2024 |
| SB 6197 2023–24 |
LEOFF plan 2Eliminates the statute of limitations for Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) special death benefit claims. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 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 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 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 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 5160 2023–24 |
Organized retail theftAdds an additional way to commit organized retail theft in the second degree. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | 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 5722 2023–24 |
Traffic cameras, photo tollsRequires any records, photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images collected with an automated traffic safety camera or photo toll system to be made available to law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, and defense... | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | 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 |
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