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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2025 | WA | HB 1217 | Limits Rent Increases to 7% Over the Next Year | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
| April 10, 2025 | WA | HB 1217 | Limits Rent Increases to 7% Over the Next Year | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| April 10, 2025 | WA | HB 1321 | Prohibits Any Federal Armed Forces from Entering the State Without Governor Authority | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19) |
| April 8, 2025 | WA | HB 1540 | Expands Washington's Students Experiencing Homelessness Program | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 4) |
| April 8, 2025 | WA | HB 1540 | Expands Washington's Students Experiencing Homelessness Program | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 4) |
| March 7, 2025 | WA | SB 5041 | Establishes Unemployment Insurance for Workers on Strike | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
| March 7, 2024 | WA | SB 6194 | Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
| March 4, 2024 | WA | SB 5462 | Amends State Learning Standards to Include Education on the LGBTQ+ Community | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
| March 4, 2024 | WA | SB 6015 | Reduces Building Construction Requirements for Housing Developments in Urban Areas | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
| Feb. 29, 2024 | WA | HB 1929 | Establishes Temporary Supportive-Housing Options for Young Adults Following Inpatient Behavioral Health Treatment | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0) |
| Feb. 27, 2024 | WA | HB 1889 | Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 8) |
| Feb. 23, 2024 | WA | HB 1455 | Prohibits Child Marriage in the State | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1) |
| Feb. 22, 2024 | WA | HB 1998 | Requires Cities and Counties Allow "Co-Living Housing" in Urban Growth Areas | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 4) |
| Feb. 7, 2024 | WA | SB 5778 | Prohibits Employers from Requiring Workers to Attend Captive Audience Meetings | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
| Feb. 6, 2024 | WA | SB 5935 | Limits Non-Competition Contracts for Workers in the State | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| April 19, 2023 | WA | SB 5599 | Authorizes Discretion for Homeless Shelter Reporting of "At-Risk" Youth Seeking Healthcare Services | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| April 19, 2023 | WA | SB 5702 | Expands the Students Experiencing Homelessness and Foster Youth Pilot Program Permanently | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 7) |
| April 19, 2023 | WA | SB 5599 | Authorizes Discretion for Homeless Shelter Reporting of "At-Risk" Youth Seeking Healthcare Services | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| April 14, 2023 | WA | SB 5144 | Requires Battery Producers to Implement Battery Stewardship Programs | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 6) |
| April 14, 2023 | WA | SB 5069 | Authorizes Interstate Cannabis Agreements | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 8) |
| April 12, 2023 | WA | HB 1477 | Amends the State Working Families' Tax Credit | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 3) |
| April 11, 2023 | WA | HB 1238 | Expands Washington's Free School Lunch Program | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5) |
| April 11, 2023 | WA | HB 1110 | Authorizes Duplexes, Triplexes and Fourplexes on Single-Family Housing Lots | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 14) |
| April 7, 2023 | WA | HB 1564 | Prohibits the Sale of Over-the-Counter Sexual Assault Kits | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 7) |
| March 7, 2023 | WA | SB 5171 | Repeals Gender-Based Pricing | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21) |
| March 1, 2023 | WA | SB 5614 | Amends Safety Measures and Prohibits Unfair Contract Terminations for Exotic Dancers | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 8) |
| Feb. 22, 2023 | WA | SB 5123 | Prohibits Employers from Denying Employment Due to Positive Cannabis Drug Test | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
| March 4, 2022 | WA | HB 1927 | Requires Employer Flexibility for Part-Time Legislators | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 4) |
| March 3, 2022 | WA | HB 1812 | Amends Clean Energy Goals | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| March 3, 2022 | WA | HB 1795 | Limits Non-Disclosure Agreements and Non-Disparagement Provisions in Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| April 6, 2021 | WA | HB 1356 | Prohibits the use of Native American names or symbols as public school mascots, logos, or team names. | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 9) |
| Jan. 27, 2021 | WA | SB 5061 | Reduces State Unemployment Tax Increases | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 7) |
| March 11, 2020 | WA | SB 6478 | Reduces Sanctions Related to Noncompliance with TANF Work Requirements for Abuse Survivors | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 18) |
| March 11, 2020 | WA | SB 6478 | Reduces Sanctions Related to Noncompliance with TANF Work Requirements for Abuse Survivors | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 18) |
| March 9, 2020 | WA | SB 6561 | Establishes a Student Loan Program for Undocumented Students | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 11) |
| March 5, 2020 | WA | HB 2441 | Increases Access to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 17) |
| March 5, 2020 | WA | HB 2614 | Amends the Paid Family Medical Leave Program for Union Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 10) |
| March 5, 2020 | WA | HB 2614 | Amends the Paid Family Medical Leave Program for Union Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 10) |
| Feb. 12, 2020 | WA | SB 6262 | Requires Schools to Incorporate Curriculum on Local Indian Tribes | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13) |
| Jan. 24, 2020 | WA | SB 6037 | Requires Public Companies to have a Gender-Diverse Board of Directors | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 14) |
| Jan. 17, 2020 | WA | SB 5165 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Citizenship or Immigration Status | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 20) |
| Jan. 17, 2020 | WA | SB 5165 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Citizenship or Immigration Status | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 20) |
| April 24, 2019 | WA | SB 5497 | Establishes Washington as a Sanctuary State | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 21) |
| April 12, 2019 | WA | HB 1575 | Amends Labor Law Concerning Public Employee Collective Bargaining | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 21) |
| Feb. 26, 2019 | WA | SB 5165 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Citizenship or Immigration Status | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| Feb. 26, 2019 | WA | SB 5165 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Citizenship or Immigration Status | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| March 6, 2018 | WA | HB 1506 | Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 12) |
| March 3, 2018 | WA | SB 5722 | Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 16) |
| March 1, 2018 | WA | HB 1506 | Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12) |
| Feb. 23, 2018 | WA | SB 6617 | Exempts Legislators from Public Records Law | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7) |
| Feb. 10, 2018 | WA | SB 6199 | Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 21) |
| Feb. 10, 2018 | WA | SB 6199 | Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 21) |
| Jan. 19, 2018 | WA | SB 5722 | Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16) |
| June 30, 2017 | WA | SB 5975 | Establishes Paid Family Leave Insurance Program | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12) |
| Feb. 10, 2016 | WA | SB 6443 | Repeals Rule Authorizing Use of Bathrooms Consistent with Gender Identity | Bill Failed - Senate (24 - 25) |
| Jan. 31, 2014 | WA | SB 6523 | Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 10) |
| Jan. 31, 2014 | WA | SB 6523 | Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 10) |
| April 10, 2012 | WA | SB 6378 | Amends State Employee Pension System | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22) |
| Feb. 1, 2012 | WA | EHCR 4409 | Congressional and State Legislative Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 4) |
| Feb. 1, 2012 | WA | SB 6239 | Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
| April 21, 2011 | WA | HB 1267 | Definition of Parenthood | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 21) |
| April 21, 2011 | WA | HB 1267 | Definition of Parenthood | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 21) |
| March 16, 2011 | WA | SB 5407 | Prohibits Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants | Motion Rejected - Senate (23 - 25) |
| March 22, 2010 | WA | HB 2782 | Limiting Disability Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 16) |
| Feb. 15, 2010 | WA | SB 6562 | Expanding State University Tuition Authority | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
| Feb. 9, 2010 | WA | SB 6382 | Extending State Employee Salary Freeze | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 15) |
| April 22, 2009 | WA | HB 1709 | Payday Lending Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23) |
| March 12, 2009 | WA | SB 6035 | Retrospective Ratings Program Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 24) |
| March 10, 2009 | WA | SB 5688 | Expanding Domestic Partnership Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 18) |
| March 11, 2008 | WA | SB 6809 | Working Family Tax Exemption | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 17) |
| March 7, 2008 | WA | HB 2476 | Tribal Police Jurisdiction | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
| March 5, 2008 | WA | HB 2815 | Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
| March 4, 2008 | WA | HB 3104 | Domestic Partnership Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| March 4, 2008 | WA | HB 3104 | Domestic Partnership Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| Feb. 19, 2008 | WA | SB 6809 | Working Family Tax Exemption | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16) |
| Feb. 18, 2008 | WA | SB 6305 | Use of Federal Sex Education Grants | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 11) |
| Nov. 29, 2007 | WA | Sub SB 6178 | Property Tax Deferral | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21) |
| March 7, 2007 | WA | Sub SB 5297 | Sexual Health Education | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19) |
| March 1, 2007 | WA | Sub SB 5336 | Legal Benefits for Domestic Partners | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 19) |
| Jan. 27, 2006 | WA | Sub HB 2661 | Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 23) |
| Jan. 27, 2006 | WA | Sub HB 2661 | Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 23) |