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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2023 | WA | SB 5614 | Amends Safety Measures and Prohibits Unfair Contract Terminations for Exotic Dancers | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 8) |
| Feb. 28, 2023 | WA | SB 5242 | Prohibits Cost-Sharing for Patients Seeking Abortion Care | (29 - 19) |
| March 10, 2022 | WA | HB 1099 | Expands Policies Regarding Climate Change | (28 - 21) |
| March 10, 2022 | WA | SB 5974 | Establishes the State Goal of Stopping Gas-Powered Vehicle Production by 2030 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 20) |
| March 3, 2022 | WA | HB 1812 | Amends Clean Energy Goals | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| March 1, 2022 | WA | HB 2068 | Establishes the Imagination Library of Washington Program | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1) |
| April 22, 2021 | WA | HB 1365 | Requires Development and Administration of a Technology Grant Program | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19) |
| April 10, 2021 | WA | HB 1220 | Requires Housing Goals in the Growth Management Act to Include Affordable Housing | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 24) |
| April 10, 2021 | WA | HB 1127 | Increases Security and Privacy for COVID-19 Health Data Collected by Private Entities | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
| March 9, 2021 | WA | SB 5065 | Increases Public Safety Regulations for Railroad Workers | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
| March 4, 2021 | WA | SB 5203 | Authorizes the State Health Care Authority to Purchase Generic Prescription Drugs | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
| Feb. 17, 2021 | WA | SB 5140 | Prohibits Hospital Policies that Restrict Necessary Miscarriage Treatment | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| March 12, 2020 | WA | HB 2965 | Appropriates Funds for COVID-19 Coronavirus Response | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0) |
| March 10, 2020 | WA | SB 6617 | Expands Access to Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8) |
| March 10, 2020 | WA | SB 5947 | Establishes the Sustainable Farms and Fields Grant Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 6) |
| March 6, 2020 | WA | HB 1590 | Authorizes Local Affordable Housing Tax to be Imposed by a Councilmanic Authority | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21) |
| March 5, 2020 | WA | HB 2638 | Authorizes Sports Betting | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
| Feb. 18, 2020 | WA | SB 6261 | Expands Farm Labor Contractor System | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16) |
| April 28, 2019 | WA | HB 2167 | Increases Business and Occupation Tax on Large Financial Institutions | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 24) |
| April 25, 2019 | WA | SB 5998 | Establishes a Graduated Real Estate Excise Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 22) |
| April 24, 2019 | WA | HB 1155 | Requires Uninterrupted Breaks for Health Care Workers | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 16) |
| April 24, 2019 | WA | SB 5600 | Expands Residential Tenant Protections | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 18) |
| April 22, 2019 | WA | HB 1923 | Increases Urban Residential Capacity Allowances | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16) |
| April 19, 2019 | WA | SB 5001 | Authorizes Composting of Human Remains | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 11) |
| April 17, 2019 | WA | HB 1638 | Prohibits Parental Exemptions of the Measles Vaccine | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 22) |