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Jess Bateman
WA Senate District 22
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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 49Healthcare 49Housing 34Social Services & Welfare 28Labor & Employment 26Economy & Taxes 21Education 20Criminal Justice & Policing 18Civil Rights & Liberties 16Environment & Energy 14Transportation & Infrastructure 12Technology & Privacy 9Abortion & Reproductive Rights 8Banking & Finance 7Elections & Voting 7Other 5Agriculture 2Immigration 2Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA Senate District 22 current
Washington |
Democratic | Jan 13, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WA House District 22
Washington |
Democratic | Jan 11, 2021 | Jan 6, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WA Senate District 22
Washington |
Democratic | Jan 11, 2021 | Jan 12, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,101 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| 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 (28 as lead sponsor)
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SB 6237
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Concerning rental property disclosures of flooding history and flood risk.
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SB 5904
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Concerning the use of nursing titles.
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SB 5112
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Establishing a prescribing psychologist certification in Washington state.
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SB 6267
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Concerning nursing education program standards.
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SB 5606
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Providing sufficient funding for the Washington state long-term care ombuds program.
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SB 6153
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Concerning senior independent housing protections.
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SB 5477
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Improving access to appropriate mental health and substance use disorder services.
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SB 6182
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Establishing an abortion savings program.
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SB 6189
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Changing the deadline for forming a public facilities district for regional aquatics and sports facilities.
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SB 5591
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Creating a sales and use tax remittance program for affordable housing.
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