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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 5892 — Concerning protection of the voter registration database. | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6036 — Exempting certain former foster care providers from adult family home licensure. | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5824 — Concerning fifth-wheel travel trailers. | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6013 — Updating terminology related to ski areas and winter sports activities. | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5886 — Concerning forged digital likenesses. | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5177 — Considering the experiences of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups when identifying professional development resources on… | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6103 — Making payments for services provided by a rural emergency hospital subject to appropriation. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5877 — Making a technical correction to the surcharges authorized for certified anesthesiologist assistants. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5957 — Concerning the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs advisory committee. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5938 — Concerning the foreclosure prevention fee. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6014 — Concerning pregnancy-related accommodations. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5919 — Encouraging fire districts and insurance providers to develop voluntary incentives to promote best practices. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5825 — Authorizing the Washington state leadership board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6102 — Aligning the quality assurance fee for the ambulance transport fund with federal regulations. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5863 — Concerning the preservation and inspection of state historical records. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5286 — Concerning policing costs driven by proximity to state hospitals. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5915 — Concerning the health technology assessment program. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5972 — Expanding the definition of law enforcement personnel regarding correctional officers for purposes of interest arbitration. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5874 — Concerning employers' information reporting for purposes of unemployment compensation. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5203 — Ensuring connectivity for Washington wildlife through safe passages. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5904 — Concerning the use of nursing titles. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6002 — Concerning driver privacy protections. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5081 — Revising the provisions around unattended motor vehicles. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5500 — Modernizing reimbursement rates for the working connections child care program. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5268 — Classifying unlawful possession of a firearm as a violent offense. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | 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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