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Mark Schoesler
WA Senate District 9
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Topics in their record
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Government Operations & Budget 24Environment & Energy 14Economy & Taxes 12Agriculture 11Criminal Justice & Policing 7Education 7Transportation & Infrastructure 7Labor & Employment 5Healthcare 4Social Services & Welfare 4Elections & Voting 3Housing 3Civil Rights & Liberties 2Technology & Privacy 2Banking & Finance 1Other 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| WA Senate District 9 current
Washington |
Republican | Jan 10, 2005 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,101 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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SB 5892
Concerning protection of the voter registration database.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#11) | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4c69974a-31dc-4668-9786-697c500c25d6 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4c69974a-31dc-4668-9786-697c500c25d6 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 6036
Exempting certain former foster care providers from adult family home licensure.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#9) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8474b3c4-afa5-4717-b81e-7c960a74faa5 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8474b3c4-afa5-4717-b81e-7c960a74faa5 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5824
Concerning fifth-wheel travel trailers.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#6) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2842ac13-effa-4536-b895-9f1f24864534 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2842ac13-effa-4536-b895-9f1f24864534 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 6013
Updating terminology related to ski areas and winter sports activities.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#8) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 006816d8-ab8a-452a-84c7-8038422c76a7 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/006816d8-ab8a-452a-84c7-8038422c76a7 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5886
Concerning forged digital likenesses.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#7) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1a3336d7-0782-4cf8-8e2d-6bb0fad9bdf3 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1a3336d7-0782-4cf8-8e2d-6bb0fad9bdf3 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5177
Considering the experiences of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups when…
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Final Passage (#14) | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 68df6a22-48a2-4a10-b8d8-c75343314c88 | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/68df6a22-48a2-4a10-b8d8-c75343314c88 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 6103
Making payments for services provided by a rural emergency hospital subject to appropriation.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#20) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f98e3104-df5c-4073-9690-7cd94ac3950f | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f98e3104-df5c-4073-9690-7cd94ac3950f CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5877
Making a technical correction to the surcharges authorized for certified anesthesiologist…
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#13) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 909bfa76-ba17-4165-b922-d2a3262f630b | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/909bfa76-ba17-4165-b922-d2a3262f630b CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5957
Concerning the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs advisory committee.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#18) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll cc289087-962f-4c0e-b8a5-662918553f25 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cc289087-962f-4c0e-b8a5-662918553f25 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5938
Concerning the foreclosure prevention fee.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#17) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2a5bc591-b442-4fa3-aeb1-480b12172ba7 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2a5bc591-b442-4fa3-aeb1-480b12172ba7 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 6014
Concerning pregnancy-related accommodations.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#5) | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0fa2afa2-718f-429d-93c2-56f3d0a969cc | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0fa2afa2-718f-429d-93c2-56f3d0a969cc CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5919
Encouraging fire districts and insurance providers to develop voluntary incentives to promote best…
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#16) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll cc769640-7bb9-42ea-a19d-a2f02734c440 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cc769640-7bb9-42ea-a19d-a2f02734c440 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5825
Authorizing the Washington state leadership board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments from…
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#7) | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll d4b66e46-ce20-4073-8fbf-61bd21daaed8 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d4b66e46-ce20-4073-8fbf-61bd21daaed8 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 6102
Aligning the quality assurance fee for the ambulance transport fund with federal regulations.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#19) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2c5f35e6-c68a-423f-a33c-137055cfad02 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2c5f35e6-c68a-423f-a33c-137055cfad02 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5863
Concerning the preservation and inspection of state historical records.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#6) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ba35155d-552e-487c-aa10-935867210318 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ba35155d-552e-487c-aa10-935867210318 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5286
Concerning policing costs driven by proximity to state hospitals.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#12) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b336b537-f37b-4f94-ad39-6c8dba83112e | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b336b537-f37b-4f94-ad39-6c8dba83112e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5915
Concerning the health technology assessment program.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#15) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 784385c8-840c-4cec-b78f-d4b98fe5a5ab | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/784385c8-840c-4cec-b78f-d4b98fe5a5ab CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5972
Expanding the definition of law enforcement personnel regarding correctional officers for purposes…
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#10) | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 641d913f-132f-409a-af9d-a26e503c065a | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/641d913f-132f-409a-af9d-a26e503c065a CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5874
Concerning employers' information reporting for purposes of unemployment compensation.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#8) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9bb5ab3f-9f0b-4864-9979-6401b4114dc4 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9bb5ab3f-9f0b-4864-9979-6401b4114dc4 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5203
Ensuring connectivity for Washington wildlife through safe passages.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#11) | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll b2b8c1a9-a095-47dc-850b-bca9897991a2 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b2b8c1a9-a095-47dc-850b-bca9897991a2 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5904
Concerning the use of nursing titles.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#14) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2352d736-3fbf-4c41-85fe-047a4f5439a1 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2352d736-3fbf-4c41-85fe-047a4f5439a1 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 6002
Concerning driver privacy protections.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#9) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9797a678-1b2e-4f72-b776-5f30d2f4f53c | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9797a678-1b2e-4f72-b776-5f30d2f4f53c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5081
Revising the provisions around unattended motor vehicles.
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Final Passage (#9) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2905a79c-fbdc-45cb-b86e-d378d98ff7d9 | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2905a79c-fbdc-45cb-b86e-d378d98ff7d9 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5500
Modernizing reimbursement rates for the working connections child care program.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#13) | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll f195ecf0-e846-4992-ab48-b943ffea4f57 | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f195ecf0-e846-4992-ab48-b943ffea4f57 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 5268
Classifying unlawful possession of a firearm as a violent offense.
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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#8) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 6c572c9a-b05b-44b3-9aca-803f29cc5c30 | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6c572c9a-b05b-44b3-9aca-803f29cc5c30 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (14 as lead sponsor)
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SB 5431
WA · —
Modifying tax and revenue laws in a manner that is not estimated to affect state or local tax collections.
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SB 5927
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Capping the rate of increase for future workers' compensation cost-of-living adjustments.
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SB 5919
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Encouraging fire districts and insurance providers to develop voluntary incentives to promote best practices.
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SB 5854
WA · —
Modifying procedures for releasing sexually violent predators to less restrictive alternative placements.
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SB 5857
WA · —
Concerning architectural and engineering fee funding assistance limits for school district construction and modernization projects.
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SR 8634
WA · —
Recognizing the 90th Annual Junior Livestock Show.
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SB 5288
WA · —
Concerning vacancies on boards of county commissioners.
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SR 8676
WA · —
Celebrating Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners' historic season.
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SR 8629
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Honoring Ichiro Suzuki.
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SB 5406
WA · —
Concerning the purchase of power at state expense for electric vehicle charging stations.
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