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John Braun
WA Senate District 20
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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 28Social Services & Welfare 17Criminal Justice & Policing 16Healthcare 14Economy & Taxes 12Environment & Energy 12Education 10Transportation & Infrastructure 8Housing 7Labor & Employment 7Agriculture 6Civil Rights & Liberties 5Technology & Privacy 4Other 3Banking & Finance 2Elections & Voting 1Gun Policy 1Immigration 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA Senate District 20 current
Washington |
Republican | Jan 14, 2013 | — | 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. | Nay | 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… | Nay | 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. | Nay | 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. | Nay | 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. | Nay | 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. | Nay | 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. | Nay | 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 (46 as lead sponsor)
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SB 6163
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Eliminating wait lists for the individual and family services waiver by including estimated expenditures for the waiver in maintenance level budgets.
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SB 6144
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Improving safety at state juvenile rehabilitation institutions.
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SB 6322
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Directing the relocation of the Bob Oke game farm.
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SB 5410
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Concerning parking privileges for veterans.
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SB 5278
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Concerning emergency measures for managing juvenile populations at state juvenile correctional institutions.
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SB 6285
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Relieving school districts of certain requirements.
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SB 5424
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Establishing a health sciences campus of the University of Washington.
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SB 5007
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Supporting students who are chronically absent and at risk for not graduating high school.
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SB 5310
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Concerning child care subsidy rates.
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SB 5008
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Supporting the use of assessment, diagnostic, and learning tools in public schools.
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