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 2576 2007–08 |
Affordable housingRequires that a Growth Management Act comprehensive plan include specific provisions addressing land use needs with respect to "low-income housing" and "moderate-income housing." | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2008 |
| HB 2106 2007–08 |
Farm labor contractorsModifies the state farm labor contractor law, including provisions on licensing, bonding, contractor duties, nondiscrimination, and transportation safety. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 3221 2007–08 |
Financial servicesEstablishes the Financial Services Intermediary to improve the ability of low-income individuals to access and use mainstream financial products offered by financial institutions. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 3234 2007–08 |
Earned income tax creditRequires the Department of Revenue to perform a study looking at potential revenue sources for, and the fiscal cost of, a sales tax remittance program for low income workers. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 3260 2007–08 |
Computer server equipmentProvides a 50 percent state sales and use tax exemption for replacement computer server equipment. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 2142 2007–08 |
Workplace bullyingMakes it an unlawful employment practice to subject a state employee to an abusive work environment. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2458 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingProvides an enhanced staffing ratio in the statutory funding formula for Basic Education in grades K through three, to be phased in over a six-year period until the enhancement equals an additional 20.69 Certificated... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2886 2007–08 |
School nursesRequires that the formula for distribution of basic education funds reflect, by the 2013-14 school year, a ratio of one school nurse for every 750 full-time equivalent students, to be phased in over five years beginning with... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2900 2007–08 |
Children w/disabilitiesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to contract with each county through the Employment and Day Program to provide funding for early intervention services to all eligible children with disabilities from birth... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2914 2007–08 |
Sm manufacturer assistanceCreates the Washington Manufacturing Innovation and Modernization Extension Services Program (Program) to be administered by the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3175 2007–08 |
Community developmentCreates the Washington State New Markets Development (NMD) Program, which allows, until December 31, 2013, a tax credit against the business and occupation tax for qualified investments benefitting low-income community... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3265 2007–08 |
Nonprofit organizationsExpands the Community Services Facilities Program to include facilities used for the delivery of nonresidential community services, specifically social service centers and multipurpose community and cultural centers. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2698 2007–08 |
Teen pregnancy preventionAllows, instead of requires, the Department of Health to apply for certain federal funding for abstinence education for adolescents. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2794 2007–08 |
Accessible communitiesCreates an Accessible Communities Trust Account (Account) to be administered by the Commissioner of the Employment Security Division. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2898 2007–08 |
Asset bldg strategiesEstablishes the Washington Asset Building Coalition (Coalition). | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 3174 2007–08 |
Community developmentCreates the Washington State New Markets Development (NMD) Program, which allows a tax credit against the business and occupation tax for qualified investments benefitting low-income community businesses, up to $15 million in... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 3187 2007–08 |
Adopted childrenDirects the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to contract for a statewide resource and referral program to provide post-adoption information and referrals to families who adopt children from foster care. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2789 2007–08 |
Adult day care servicesCreates a challenge grant program to help communities and organizations establish additional adult day care service programs. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| HB 1188 2007–08 |
Physical health of studentsRequires schools to provide students with opportunities to engage in physical activity each school day. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| HB 2500 2007–08 |
Arts education fundingRedirects lottery proceeds currently dedicated to paying baseball stadium bonds to a School Arts Program when the bonds have been retired. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| HB 2754 2007–08 |
Housing developers/taxProvides for a state and local Real Estate Excise Tax exemption for nonprofit housing developers who sell new housing units to low-income first-time homebuyers. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| HB 3315 2007–08 |
Aging populationRequires land use elements adopted by jurisdictions planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to, whenever possible, consider utilizing urban planning approaches that promote the needs of the aging population. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3318 2007–08 |
Child care facilitiesRequires the department of early learning, in consultation with the department of community, trade, and economic development to establish a competitive process to solicit proposals for and prioritize projects that assist... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 2695 2007–08 |
Screening for lead poisoningRequires the Department of Health (Department) to facilitate the screening and identification of children under 6 years old that have elevated levels of lead in their bloodstream. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3299 2007–08 |
Mathematics graduationRemoves the direction to the State Board of Education (SBE) to require three mathematics credits for high school graduation and prescribe the course content. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
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