Mark Schoesler
Senator
· Republican
· District 9
· most recent term 2025–26
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331
Bills as prime sponsor
93
of those became law
2,276
Bills co-sponsored
24,998
Recorded votes
0.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5915 2023–24 |
Ag. crop products/tax ex.Extends the hazardous substance tax exemption for agricultural crop protection products until January 1, 2036. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6031 2023–24 |
Student transp. allocationRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to study transportation formulas by comparing current formulas with alternative allocation formulas that reimburse special passengers, accommodate multiple... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6162 2023–24 |
Abandoned property feesProhibits excessive fees for locating or recovering unclaimed property held by a county. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5598 2023–24 |
Horses/fundingRequires a one-time appropriation of $1.35 million from the General Fund to the Washington Horse Racing Commission Operating Account during the 2024 state fiscal year. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 5602 2023–24 |
Hearing examiners/countiesAuthorizes a county board of equalization to employ a hearing examiner that resides outside the county in which the board members reside under certain circumstances. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 5851 2023–24 |
Holocaust and genocide edu.Designates April as International Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month to provide space for formal recognition of the Holocaust and other examples of genocide and crimes against humanity. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5945 2023–24 |
Vehicle dealersModifies the definition of manufacturer with respect to common control. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6033 2023–24 |
Ceremonial open carryExempts uniformed color guards from the prohibitions against carrying firearms and other weapons on capitol grounds and related facilities. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6195 2023–24 |
Vehicle inspection backlogExempts all-terrain vehicles, wheeled all-terrain vehicles, and utility-type vehicles from most vehicle identification number inspection requirements. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 6090 2023–24 |
Law enf. hiring grantsCreating a law enforcement hiring grant program. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 5494 2023–24 |
Freight railroad infra.Creates business and occupation, retail sales and use, and public utility tax exemptions and credits for railroads and other eligible taxpayers for donated materials, maintenance, modernization, and new construction on short... | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2024 |
| SB 6280 2023–24 |
Veteran parking privilegesAuthorizes veterans with a certain disability rating who own a qualifying service dog to apply for special parking privileges. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2024 |
| SB 5621 2023–24 |
Finfish worker displacementAdds to the definition of dislocated worker, for the purposes of unemployment insurance, any individual who has separated from employment as a result of the denial of a commercial finfish net pen aquaculture lease renewal... | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 17, 2024 |
| SB 6219 2023–24 |
AgritourismAllows a county or city to use innovative zoning techniques for commercial uses and activities that generate supplemental income for farms and are conducted for enjoyment, education, and active involvement of visitors... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2024 |
| SB 6190 2023–24 |
Fund-raising activitiesAuthorizes bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations to conduct sweepstakes. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| SB 6119 2023–24 |
Law enforcement use of forceConcerning use of force by law enforcement. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| SB 6041 2023–24 |
False information/ethicsProhibiting the provision of false or misleading information under the ethics in public service act. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 6093 2023–24 |
College admission criteriaAddressing transparency in college admissions. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 6102 2023–24 |
In-state resident enrollmentEstablishing minimum in-state resident enrollment thresholds for public universities. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| SB 5011 2023–24 |
Persistent offenders/robberyConcerning the repeal of resentencing provisions for individuals sentenced as a persistent offender due to a robbery in the second degree conviction. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5024 2023–24 |
K-12 education/parent rightsRequires school districts and public schools to post certain assessment results on the home page or landing page of their websites. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5029 2023–24 |
School district boardsEmpowering school district boards of directors. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5030 2023–24 |
Hog fuel/tax exemptionChanging the expiration date for the sales and use tax exemption of hog fuel to comply with the 2045 deadline for fossil fuel-free electrical generation in Washington state and to protect jobs with health care and retirement... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
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