John Lovick
Senator
· Democrat
· District 44
· most recent term 2025–26
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257
Bills as prime sponsor
67
of those became law
1,767
Bills co-sponsored
13,277
Recorded votes
0.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5241 2023–24 |
Health care marketplaceRequires a filing of notice with the Attorney General at least 120 days before a qualifying market change transaction among health care market participants, extends material change transactions to cover additional parties, and... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5546 2023–24 |
Cannabis commissionAuthorizes the creation of the Washington State Cannabis Commission (Commission) if approved in a referendum by a majority of active cannabis producers and active cannabis producer/processors voting. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5590 2023–24 |
Mt. St. Helens license plateCreates the Mount St. Helens special license plate. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | 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 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 6110 2023–24 |
Child fatalitiesProvides that if a child fatality team identifies a current, reportable, unresolved concern about child or neglect, it may designate a team member to make a report to the child abuse hotline without making the team mandated reporters. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6242 2023–24 |
Law enforcement trainingRemoves the requirement that law enforcement agencies reimburse the Criminal Justice Training Commission for 25 percent of the costs of training. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6298 2023–24 |
Clergy/child abuse reportingRequires members of the clergy to report child abuse or neglect when the clergy member has reasonable cause to believe a child has suffered abuse or neglect, except with regard to information that a clergy member obtains... | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5002 2023–24 |
Alcohol concentration/DUIReduces the breath or blood alcohol concentration limit for operating a motor vehicle from 0.08 to 0.05. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5085 2023–24 |
School principals/employmentRemoves statutory limitations on the scope of collective bargaining for bargaining units containing only supervisors, or principals and assistant principals, or both. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5303 2023–24 |
Public works trust accountCreates the Public Works Revolving Trust Account in the State Treasury. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5326 2023–24 |
Vehicle insurance verif.Requires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to establish an accessible online verification of motor vehicle insurance system, and requires all motor vehicle liability insurers to provide policy information to the system. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5600 2023–24 |
Universal communications prgExtends the expiration date of the state Universal Communications Services Program by one year. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5677 2023–24 |
Walla Walla sweet onion dayRecognizes July 10th of each year as Walla Walla Sweet Onion Day. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5751 2023–24 |
Nonhighway vehiclesModifies the definition of wheeled all-terrain vehicle. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5770 2023–24 |
Property taxIncreases the property tax revenue limit for local property taxes. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5777 2023–24 |
Unemp ins/strikes & lockoutsDeletes a provision that disqualifies employees in a multi-employer bargaining unit from unemployment insurance benefits when the employees have been locked out following a strike against the employers in the bargaining unit. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5779 2023–24 |
Sunshine committeeRequires the public records exemptions accountability committee to meet four times annuall y , modifying the current requirement to meet quarterly. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5791 2023–24 |
DUI/oral fluid evaluationRequires the Washington State Patrol to establish a pilot program to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of oral fluid roadside information used as part of driving under the influence law enforcement. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5827 2023–24 |
Superior court/WhatcomIncreases the authorized number of superior court judges in Whatcom County from four to five. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6114 2023–24 |
Sustainable aviation fuelRequires airport operators to provide fuel blends with a minimum of 10 percent sustainable aviation fuel for private jet aircraft by July 1, 2028. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6180 2023–24 |
Waste material managementCreates new, and modifies existing, grant programs related to food waste reduction, policy implementation, and compost products. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6216 2023–24 |
Student mental health net.Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide state-level coordination to help schools better identify and connect students to behavioral health supports. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6226 2023–24 |
DSHS fraud office reportingDirects of the Department of Social and Health Services' Office of Fraud and Accountability (Office) to submit a report to the Legislature by December 1, 2024, and biannually thereafter, that includes specific data about who... | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6254 2023–24 |
Student navigational supportExpands the financial aid completion program at the community and technical colleges to every educational service district and allows the college board to contract with outside entities including community-based organizations... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
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