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Derek Stanford
WA Senate District 1
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 55Healthcare 46Labor & Employment 46Economy & Taxes 36Civil Rights & Liberties 32Education 27Criminal Justice & Policing 25Banking & Finance 20Environment & Energy 19Technology & Privacy 18Transportation & Infrastructure 18Housing 12Other 10Social Services & Welfare 10Abortion & Reproductive Rights 9Agriculture 7Elections & Voting 5Gun Policy 3Immigration 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA Senate District 1 current
Washington |
Democratic | Jul 1, 2019 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WA Senate District 1
Washington |
Democratic | Jan 10, 2011 | Jul 1, 2019 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,101 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6134 — Concerning notice to striking workers applying for unemployment insurance benefits of potential overpayment assessment upon receipt of… | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5862 — Providing a cost-of-living adjustment for plan 1 retirees of the teachers' retirement system and public employees' retirement system. | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5847 — Concerning access to medical care in workers' compensation. | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6106 — Modifying the securing timely notification and benefits for laid-off employees act. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning the laid-off… | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5988 — Establishing fee authority for accreditation services provided to opioid treatment programs by the department of health. | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5536 — Concerning the just and equitable distribution of real property and liabilities in the dissolution of marriage or domestic partnerships. | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6160 — Improving government efficiency related to reports by state agencies. | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5890 — Addressing reckless driving in cases involving excessive speed. | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5496 — Preserving homeownership options by limiting excessive home buying by certain entities. | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6049 — Protecting student and employee information from public disclosure. | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5880 — Concerning toxicology testing by certified or accredited laboratories. | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5974 — Modernizing and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, town marshals, law enforcement agency volunteers, youth cadets… | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6278 — Concerning the ongoing review of approved teacher and principal preparation programs. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5974 — Modernizing and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, town marshals, law enforcement agency volunteers, youth cadets… | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5690 — Concerning utility relocation. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6247 — Concerning school district financial management. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5984 — Concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6246 — Concerning emissions from emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the climate commitment act. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5905 — Concerning membership in the public employees' retirement system for port workers who participate in a federal railroad retirement plan, a… | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6323 — Concerning medical insurance premium reimbursements for surviving spouses of line of duty deaths. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6035 — Ensuring access to voting services for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6070 — Supporting the recovery of missing persons. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5729 — Encouraging construction of affordable housing by streamlining the permitting process. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5906 — Establishing data and personal safety protections within areas of public accommodation for all Washington residents. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5974 — Modernizing and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, town marshals, law enforcement agency volunteers, youth cadets… | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (27 as lead sponsor)
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SB 5972
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Expanding the definition of law enforcement personnel regarding correctional officers for purposes of interest arbitration.
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SB 6248
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Addressing travel insurance.
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SB 6151
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Concerning dedicated accounts for fees collected for the implementation of environmental programs.
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SB 5300
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Concerning the leasing authority of the state parks and recreation commission at St. Edward State Park.
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SB 5586
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Improving the end-of-life management of electric vehicle batteries.
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SB 5441
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Concerning accounts.
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SB 5379
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Granting interest arbitration to certain parks and recreation commission employees.
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SB 5062
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Establishing a child care workforce standards board.
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SB 5468
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Concerning collective bargaining for agricultural cannabis workers.
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SB 6329
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Addressing resiliency, public safety, and quality of broadband.
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