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Matt Boehnke
WA Senate District 8
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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
Environment & Energy 39Government Operations & Budget 37Education 24Economy & Taxes 20Transportation & Infrastructure 15Criminal Justice & Policing 13Technology & Privacy 11Agriculture 10Healthcare 10Social Services & Welfare 9Housing 7Labor & Employment 7Elections & Voting 5Banking & Finance 4Civil Rights & Liberties 4Foreign Policy & Trade 3Other 3Veterans Affairs 2Defense & Military 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA Senate District 8 current
Washington |
Republican | Jan 9, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WA House District 8
Washington |
Republican | Jan 14, 2019 | Jan 11, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WA Senate District 8
Washington |
Republican | Jan 14, 2019 | Jan 8, 2023 | 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. | Nay | 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 (53 as lead sponsor)
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SB 5971
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Establishing a green fertilizer incentive program to support the production and adoption of low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer in Washington state.
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SB 5841
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Concerning the completion of postsecondary financial aid applications.
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SB 6168
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Providing cost relief to Washingtonians by suspending certain requirements in the climate commitment act.
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SB 6057
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Using concurrent medicaid enrollment savings to fund opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
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SB 6317
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Requiring owners of properties used as less restrictive alternatives for sexually violent predators to make certain disclosures.
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SB 6301
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Providing supervision of a sexually violent predator after release or discharge.
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SB 5712
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Establishing a presumption of compliance for entities covered under the state’s industrial stormwater general permit under certain circumstances.
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SB 5673
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Providing a sales and use tax exemption for manufacturing facilities and green manufacturing facilities.
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SB 5113
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Concerning cost-of-living adjustments for plan 1 retirees of the teachers' retirement system and public employees' retirement system.
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SB 6243
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Concerning the operation of autonomous motor vehicles.
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