Sharon Tomiko Santos
Representative
· Democrat
· District 37
· most recent term 2025–26
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217
Bills as prime sponsor
40
of those became law
2,646
Bills co-sponsored
19,214
Recorded votes
1.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1758 2009–10 |
High school diplomas/optionsProvides that individuals enrolled in Running Start or who are over 21 who enroll in a community or technical college and complete an Associate's Degree are awarded a high school diploma from the college, on written request of... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 524, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 2227 2009–10 |
Evergreen jobs actEstablishes the Evergreen Jobs Initiative to create 15,000 new green economy jobs by 2020 and target 30 percent of the jobs to veterans, National Guard members, and low-income and disadvantaged populations. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 536, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 2125 2009–10 |
Community preservationAdds to the powers of Community Preservation and Development Authorities, clarifies the project purposes for which they must use resources, restricts their use of public funds, and adds four positions to their boards of directors. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 516, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 1347 2009–10 |
Financial educationReconstitutes the Financial Literacy Public-Private Partnership as the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership, including new members and responsibilities for improving financial education in public schools through... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 443, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1919 2009–10 |
Drug court fundingAllows up to 10 percent of the funds provided to counties from the Criminal Justice Treatment Account (Account) to be used for the operation and administration of drug court programs, in addition to the use of such funds for... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 445, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2119 2009–10 |
Dual credit opportunitiesRecognizes the importance of dual credit programs and imposes dual credit program reporting requirements, including disaggregation of data. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2313 2009–10 |
Farm vehicle permitsFarm vehicle trip permits are valid for 30 days commencing with the first day of use. | Laura Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1166 2009–10 |
Linked deposit program loansAllows loans to Community Development Financial Institutions under the Linked Deposit Program. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1167 2009–10 |
Linked deposit program studyDirects the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, to report and make recommendations on barriers faced by certified small businesses that are not able to participate in the Linked Deposit. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 385, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1741 2009–10 |
School employees dismissalAdds many additional crimes to the list of crimes which result in mandatory termination of certificated and classified school employees, mandatory permanent certificate revocation, and the barring of contractor's employees... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1856 2009–10 |
Tenants who are victimsAllows a tenant or household member who is the victim of unlawful harassment to terminate a rental agreement with no further obligation if certain conditions are met. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 395, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1943 2009–10 |
Early learning workforceDirects the Professional Development Consortium convened by the Department of Early Learning to develop recommendations for a statewide system of preparation and continuing professional development for the early learning and... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1517 2009–10 |
Restoration of right to voteRestores the right to vote provisionally to persons convicted of a felony in a Washington State Court when he or she ceases to be in the custody of the Department of Corrections. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1048 2009–10 |
Free public parking propertyRepeals statutes regulating specified municipalities with respect to the conveyance of interests in unused real property to a private corporation or association established to develop and maintain free public parking facilities. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 28, 2009 |
| HB 1355 2009–10 |
Opportunity internship progCreates the Opportunity Internship Program (Program) to provide incentives for local consortia to build educational and employment pipelines for low income high school students in high demand occupations in targeted industries. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 2132 2009–10 |
Instruction in civicsStates that the purpose of a high school diploma is to declare that a student is ready for success in post-secondary education, gainful employment, and citizenship, and is equipped with the skills to be a lifelong learner. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 1663 2009–10 |
Relocation assistance rightsGrants relocation assistance rights to tenants of transient lodging. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| HB 1580 2009–10 |
Pilot local water mgmt progAuthorizes the creation of a Water Management Board with designated membership, authority, duties, and responsibilities. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1826 2009–10 |
Foreclosure salesProvides that surplus proceeds from a mortgage foreclosure sale must be applied to other interests in or liens or claims against the property before being paid to the mortgage debtor. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 20, 2009 |
| HB 1328 2009–10 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer Associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 2071 2009–10 |
Parents of needy familiesRevises the elements of the individual responsibility plan developed for WorkFirst recipients to include education, training, and other opportunities available to the recipient to support employment goals and advance in the workplace. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 85, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1113 2009–10 |
School construction grantsAuthorizes the issuance of $133 million in state general obligation bonds for the School Construction Assistance Grant Program. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2009 |
Feb 18, 2009 |
| HB 1906 2009–10 |
Unemployment compensationProvides for a temporary increase in unemployment benefits by adding $45 to the weekly benefit amount, and making $155 the minimum amount payable weekly. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2009 |
Feb 16, 2009 |
| HB 2137 2007–08 |
School employees' childrenAllows school employees' preschool children with disabilities to enroll in special services programs in the district where the employee is assigned. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2176 2007–08 |
Interpreter servicesRequires each trial court to develop a language assistance plan to provide a framework for the provision of interpreter services in both civil and criminal legal matters. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
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