Steve Conway
Senator
· Democrat
· District 29
· most recent term 2025–26
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681
Bills as prime sponsor
173
of those became law
4,253
Bills co-sponsored
25,089
Recorded votes
1.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2651 1995–96 |
Domestic violence penaltiesEstablishes the crimes of interference with the reporting of domestic violence, a gross misdemeanor offense. Declares that a third or subsequent conviction for willful violation of a court order is a class C felony. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2674 1995–96 |
Minimum wageIncreases the rate from four dollars and ninety cents to five dollars and thirty cents an hour. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2677 1995–96 |
Arts & heritage license platAuthorizes the plates in lieu of the Centennial design license plates. Requires an additional fee of twenty-eight dollars for the plates. Provides that the revenues shall be used to support the arts and history education of... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2681 1995–96 |
Workplace violnce/hlth careRequires all health care settings to conduct a security and safety assessment and, using the assessment, develop and implement by July 1, 1997, a workplace violence prevention plan with measures to protect personnel, patients,... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 1236 1995–96 |
Absentee ballotsThe verification of signatures may begin on or after the 10th day prior to the primary or the election. The return and security envelopes may not be opened until 8:00 pm on the day of the primary or election. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2571 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for prescribed medical care products. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2586 1995–96 |
Voluntary work force reductnDeclares that a person shall be found to have left work for nondisqualifying reasons if he or she left work under the following conditions: (1) The employer initiated a work force reduction program or process that involves... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2602 1995–96 |
Brain injury trust fundAssesses a fine of twenty-five dollars in addition to the regular penalties for a violation of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504, 46.61.520, or 46.61.522 for the purpose of providing services to persons disabled by traumatic brain... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2606 1995–96 |
State energy officeTransfers all powers, duties, and functions of the state energy office relating to energy resource policy and planning and energy facility siting to CTED. Transfers all powers, duties, and functions of the state energy office... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2617 1995–96 |
Health plan utiliztn reviewSpecifies the criteria for the structure and operation of health plan utilization review processes. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2618 1995–96 |
Managed care providersEstablishes requirements for written agreements between health carriers offering managed care plans and participating providers regarding standards, terms, and provisions under which the participating provider will provide... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2619 1995–96 |
Health carrier grievance prcProvides standards for the establishment and maintenance of reasonable procedures by health carriers in order to assure that covered persons have the opportunity for the equitable resolution of their grievances dealing with... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2631 1995–96 |
Minimum wageEstablishes the minimum wage rate at five dollars and forty cents per hour on January 1, 1997, at five dollars and ninety cents per hour on January 1, 1998, at six dollars and forty cents per hour on January 1, 1999, and at... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2632 1995–96 |
Offshore oil and gasRevises RCW 43.143.010 to make the prohibition permanent, not just until July 1, 2000. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2470 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water quality auEncourages a cooperative partnership between public and private entities and state agencies that emphasizes technical assistance, education, incentives, and dispute resolution. Revises existing provisions relating to the Puget... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2515 1995–96 |
Guide and service dogsProvides that a guide dog trainee or service dog trainee that is trained by a nonaccredited individual or organization must be approved as provided in RCW 70.84.020 and 70.84.021. Directs the department of health to establish... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2526 1995–96 |
Higher education fundingMakes various appropriations to fund higher education programs. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2553 1995–96 |
Property tax reliefDeclares that a person is eligible to receive a partial reduction of regular and special property taxes if the specified conditions are met. Limits the allowable reduction to one thousand five hundred dollars. Creates the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2555 1995–96 |
School dist technology grntsAuthorizes SPI to provide technology initiative grants to the extent funds are appropriated. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2560 1995–96 |
Watershed restorationMakes an appropriation of three million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2562 1995–96 |
Interagency disputesRequires the governor to assist in resolving disputes that state agencies are unable to resolve among themselves. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2564 1995–96 |
Property exempt from taxatnExempts from property taxation the portion of land otherwise taxed under the current use tax provisions that is subject to restrictions on harvesting timber or the production of agricultural or horticultural produce or crops... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2569 1995–96 |
Permit assistance centerRequires the center to publish and keep current an inventory listing briefly describing all permit laws and handbooks describing in more detail each permit law. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2453 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupPertains to situations where bodily injury or property damage is caused by a release of hazardous substances. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
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