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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5975 2017–18 |
Paid family & medical leaveProvides paid family leave, beginning January 1, 2020, of up to 12 weeks after the birth or placement of a child, to care for a family member with a serious health condition, or because of a military exigency. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 5, 2017 |
| SB 5037 2017–18 |
DUI 4th offense/felonyRaises the classification of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (PC) from a gross misdemeanor to felony upon the fourth, rather than fifth, offense. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 335, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5130 2017–18 |
Marijuana license feesRaises the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) licensing and renewal fee for marijuana producers, processors, retailers, and researchers from $1,000 to $1,300. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5131 2017–18 |
MarijuanaAddresses marijuana-related marketing and advertising, including billboards, signs, print advertising, advertising targeting youth and nonresidents, and Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) and local government rule-making authority. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5322 2017–18 |
Dentists and third partiesPermits an unlicensed person or entity to own or lease assets used by a dental practice, employ or contract for services of personnel other than licensed dental providers, provide business support and management services to a... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5346 2017–18 |
Legislative page scholarshipCreates the Gina Bull Memorial Legislative Page Scholarship program and account. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5835 2017–18 |
Health outcomes/pregnancyProvides that it is an unfair practice for an employer that employs 15 or more employees to refuse to make reasonable accommodations for an employee's pregnancy and pregnancy-related health conditions. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5388 2017–18 |
Unauthorized persons removalEstablishes a process for an owner or an agent to provide to law enforcement a declaration under penalty of perjury stating that persons have entered the premises unlawfully. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5301 2017–18 |
Responsible bidder criteriaAmends low responsive bidder criteria to include requirements that: (1) the bidder cannot have been determined by the Department of Labor and Industries to have violated a wage payment within the past three years; and (2) the... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| SB 5030 2017–18 |
Trafficking, etc/time limitsExtends the statute of limitations for trafficking crimes to ten years after the crime is committed, unless the victim is under the age of eighteen years old when the crime occurs. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5035 2017–18 |
Investigational med. productPermits patients who are suffering from a serious or immediately life-threatening disease to use investigational medical products that have been partially tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but are not available... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5077 2017–18 |
Housing assistance/womenAuthorizes the Department of Corrections to issue rental vouchers to support persons discharged from the Washington Corrections Center for Women and the Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5177 2017–18 |
Hearing loss trainingRequires long-term care workers to be trained to recognize hearing loss. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5107 2017–18 |
Early childhood ed & assistAdds school districts, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits as organizations that may contribute funds to the Early Start Account in order to expand access and eligibility in the Early Childhood Education and... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5274 2017–18 |
WSPRS salary definitionRestores certain voluntary overtime earned after July 1, 2017, to the definition of salary in the Washington State Patrol Retirement System. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5357 2017–18 |
Outdoor early learning progsEstablishes a 4-year pilot project to license outdoor, nature-based early learning and child care programs. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5359 2017–18 |
Military licensing/reportRequires professional regulating authorities to report on efforts to implement legislation modifying licensing procedures for military spouses and veterans. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5391 2017–18 |
Dept. of veterans affairsExpands certain counseling services and employment opportunities available for veterans and their families. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5665 2017–18 |
Alcohol purchase/credit cardAuthorizes a licensed distributor of beer, spirits, and/or wine to impose a credit card fee on a purchaser licensed to sell beer, spirits and/or wine for on-premises consumption. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5849 2017–18 |
Veterans' servicesRequires the Office of Financial Management to develop a military recruitment program that provides credit for military veterans' knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5022 2017–18 |
Education loan informationEntitles students that take out federal loans to notifications that include estimates on student loan amounts, payoff amounts, and monthly repayments. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
| SB 5069 2017–18 |
Associate degree educationAllows the Department of Corrections (DOC) to implement associate degree programs at state correctional institutions without specific funds being appropriated for that purpose. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5826 2017–18 |
Veteran tuition waiversModifies the definition of "eligible veteran or National Guard member" used for tuition waivers to include military, Navy, or National Guard members on active duty who served in support of those serving on foreign soil or in... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5640 2017–18 |
Tech. college diploma prgsAllows students who complete their associate degrees at a technical college to be awarded their high school diplomas. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5734 2017–18 |
State contracting & bondingIncreases the threshold amount of a public works contract allowing a public entity to retain a percentage of payment in lieu of requiring a surety bond from $35,000 to $150,000. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
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