Phil Fortunato
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51
Bills sponsored
this session · 265 all-time
99
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 517 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
6424
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 6424 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025-26 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
95.6%
based on 434 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
4.4%
based on 434 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.7%
based on 434 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
265 billsCurrent session 51 bills
- SB 5081 Revising the provisions around unattended motor vehicles. Passed
- SB 5350 Concerning background check system for firearms transfers. In Committee
- SR 8700 Honoring Yolanda Cortinas Trout-Manuel. Passed
- SB 5987 Addressing the emergency replacement of failed infrastructure on state route number 165. In Committee
- SJM 8013 Requesting Congress to amend the marine mammal protection act and the migratory bird act to allow the lethal removal of pinnipeds and predatory birds in Puget Sound in a manner similar to the recent changes authorized in the Columbia river to protect endangered salmon populations. In Committee
- SB 5535 Concerning rights of individuals to bear arms. In Committee
- SB 5783 Prohibiting use of vaccination status in certain administrative and legal proceedings. In Committee
- SB 6193 Concerning offenses involving unlawful possession of a firearm by a juvenile. In Committee
- SB 5347 Concerning organized retail theft. In Committee
- SB 5706 Determining child custody. In Committee
- SB 5532 Establishing standards for civil proceedings and unprofessional conduct involving child abuse and domestic violence. In Committee
- SB 5830 Clarifying hate crimes to include political affiliation. In Committee
- SB 5665 Reporting child sex abuse. In Committee
- SB 5012 Concerning the organization of interscholastic athletics. In Committee
- SB 5073 Dedicating the sales tax on motor vehicles to highway uses. In Committee
- SB 5637 Promoting student access to information about media literacy and civic education. Passed
- SJR 8202 Amending the state Constitution so that state revenue collected from a road usage charge, vehicle miles traveled fee, or other similar type of comparable charge, must be used exclusively for highway purposes. In Committee
- SB 5713 Concerning chemical abortion. In Committee
- SB 5776 Promoting housing affordability by incentivizing the construction of American dream homes. In Committee
- SB 6331 Addressing diesel vessel procurement at the Washington state ferries. In Committee
- SB 5664 Concerning impaired driving. In Committee
- SB 5817 Creating the state elections confidence using rigorous examination act. In Committee
- SB 5530 Concerning penalty increases for certain offenses. In Committee
- SB 5534 Concerning spring blade knives. Passed
- SB 5536 Concerning the just and equitable distribution of real property and liabilities in the dissolution of marriage or domestic partnerships. Passed
Historical 214 bills
- SB 5984 Prohibiting the sale of spirits products from Russia. Died
- SB 5968 Requiring the department of fish and wildlife to track the effect of certain specified activities on salmon populations. Died
- SB 5953 Concerning the auction of abandoned vehicles and payment of sales tax. Died
- SB 5526 Studying the global availability of lithium and rare earth minerals for battery manufacturing. Died
- SR 8627 Honoring the Congolese Integration Network. Died
- SB 5082 Reestablishing the productivity board. Died
- SB 5380 Concerning the approval of building permits. Died
- SB 5887 Providing procedures for the legislature to convene a special session. Died
- SB 6030 Concerning federal immigration enforcement. Died
- SB 5966 Establishing a woman's right to be fully informed about abortions and the potential risks associated with abortions. Died
- SB 6682 Concerning surcharge for electricity used to charge vehicles. Died
- SJR 8219 Amending the Constitution to provide property tax relief to homeowners. Died
- SB 5742 Concerning special licenses and permits issued by the liquor and cannabis board. Died
- SB 5747 Studying the use of solid waste to produce renewable energy. Died
- SB 5721 Concerning the regulation of abortion facilities. Died
- SB 6470 Reducing unnecessary paperwork to promote development. Died
- SJM 8009 Addressing marine plastic pollution prevention. Died
- SJR 8213 Amending the Constitution to create a term limit for the office of governor. Died
- SB 5758 Exempting homeowners from the state property tax if their children attend private school. Died
- SB 6457 Promoting housing affordability by incentivizing the construction of American dream homes. Died
- SR 8613 Honoring the Knights of Columbus. Died
- SB 6674 Requiring zero-based budget reviews to improve state budgeting. Died
- SR 8650 Recognizing the important role Ukrainian Americans play in the civic, cultural, and economic life of Washington state. Died
- SB 5093 Enhancing litter control along state highways. Died
- SB 6350 Limiting state and local taxes, fees, and other charges relating to vehicles. Died
Co-sponsored
517 billsCurrent session 99 bills
- SB 5081 Revising the provisions around unattended motor vehicles. Passed
- SR 8659 Honoring Senator Bill Ramos. Passed
- SR 8645 Honoring Northwest Center. Passed
- SB 5136 Protecting the rights of parents and guardians by using students' given names in public schools. In Committee
- SB 5064 Creating an advisory council on rare diseases. In Committee
- SR 8640 Honoring Karen Keiser. Passed
- SB 5565 Permitting senior-focused groups to engage in certain bingo gambling activities. In Committee
- SB 5566 Increasing the penalty for assaulting a law enforcement officer. In Committee
- SB 5844 Concerning the delivery, execution, acceptance, and provisions of individual storage space rental agreements and modifying the use of individual storage spaces after notice of termination or nonrenewal of rental agreements. In Committee
- SB 5630 Continuing to provide payments to support farm fuel users and transporters for exempt fuel under the Washington climate commitment act. In Committee
- SB 5135 Concerning school districts' authority to establish their curriculum. In Committee
- SB 5850 Establishing protections for citizens participating in the initiative and referendum process. In Committee
- SB 5127 Creating additional requirements for collector vehicle and horseless carriage license plates to improve compliance and public safety. Signed
- SB 5056 Concerning Washington state patrol providing firearm background checks when state record systems are unavailable. In Committee
- SB 5050 Concerning the privacy of party selections during presidential primaries. In Committee
- SB 5524 Creating the donate life special license plate. In Committee
- SB 5853 Protecting elected officials from political violence by creating the statewide emergency public official notification system. In Committee
- SB 5854 Modifying procedures for releasing sexually violent predators to less restrictive alternative placements. In Committee
- SB 5001 Implementing year-round Pacific standard time. In Committee
- SB 5749 Concerning housing development opportunity zones. Passed
- SB 5564 Modifying the goals of a basic education. In Committee
- SB 5153 Transferring certain individuals from the department of children, youth, and families to the department of corrections at age 18. In Committee
- SB 6191 Limiting state medicaid coverage for transition-related surgical and nonsurgical interventions to only adults. In Committee
- SB 5257 Modifying sentencing standards for juvenile firearm offenses. In Committee
- SB 5851 Providing for donations to the sea lion predation control account at the time of vessel registration for the purpose of salmon level preservation. In Committee
Historical 418 bills
- SR 8661 Remembering the surviving children of Indian Boarding Schools. Died
- SR 8658 Resolving to combat antisemitism. Died
- SR 8662 Recognizing and supporting Ukrainian Americans. Died
- SB 5375 Concerning a study of the differences in low-income housing development in urban and rural locations. Died
- SB 5943 Establishing balanced legislative oversight of gubernatorial powers during a declared emergency. Died
- SB 5790 Strengthening critical community support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Signed
- SR 8646 Recognizing April as National Donate Life Month. Died
- SB 5922 Concerning K-12 education funding. Died
- SB 5916 Concerning the protection of critical constituent and state operational data against the financial and personal harm caused by ransomware and other malicious cyber activities. Died
- SB 5917 Reestablishing the productivity board. Died
- SB 5913 Concerning property tax relief for senior citizens and service-connected disabled veterans. Died
- SB 5406 Providing compensation for tow truck operators for keeping the public roadways clear. Died
- SB 5896 Requiring the department of enterprise services to report on the use of electricity to recharge vehicles at state office locations. Died
- SB 5871 Establishing a pilot project to authorize certificated teachers to operate microschools. Died
- SB 5865 Establishing recreational target shooting areas on public lands. Died
- SB 5864 Concerning unemployment eligibility for certain unvaccinated employees. Died
- SR 8633 Honoring Brad Hendrickson. Died
- SB 5042 Establishing a vehicle valuation method for a regional transit authority collecting a motor vehicle excise tax that is based on Kelley blue book or national automobile dealers association values. Died
- SB 5830 Concerning vehicle combinations that may be operated on public highways. Died
- SJM 8007 Applying for a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution relating to fiscal restraints on the federal government, the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and terms of office for federal officials and for members of Congress. Died
- SJR 8205 Authorizing a tax court. Died
- SB 5563 Concerning mandatory rest periods for pilots. Died
- SJM 8004 Applying to Congress for a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution related to a balanced federal budget. Died
- SB 5781 Addressing health insurance mandates in the individual and small group markets. Died
- SB 5008 Concerning short subdivisions. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB 6087
Modifying the Washington advanced college tuition payment and college savings programs.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#11) |
Yea | pass | March 08, 2018 |
|
SB 5746
Concerning the association of Washington generals.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#12) |
Yea | pass | March 08, 2018 |
|
SB 5987
Concerning pretrial release programs.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#9) |
Yea | pass | March 08, 2018 |
|
SB 6340
Providing a benefit increase to certain retirees of the public employees' retirement system plan 1 and the teachers' retirement system plan 1.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#10) |
Yea | pass | March 08, 2018 |
|
HB 2519
Concerning concealed pistol license eligibility requirements.
Final Passage as Recommended by Conference Committee (#2) |
Nay | pass | March 08, 2018 |
|
HB 3003
Relating to law enforcement.
3rd Reading & Final Passage (#7) |
Nay | pass | March 08, 2018 |
|
SB 6095
Concerning the capital budget.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#24) |
Yea | pass | March 08, 2018 |
|
SB 6106
Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.
Final Passage as Recommended by Conference Committee (#3) |
Yea | pass | March 08, 2018 |
|
HB 2269
Concerning tax relief for adaptive automotive equipment for veterans and service members with disabilities.
3rd Reading & Final Passage (#8) |
Yea | pass | March 08, 2018 |
|
SB 6032
Making supplemental operating appropriations.
Final Passage as Recommended by Conference Committee (#6) |
Nay | pass | March 08, 2018 |
|
HB 3003
Relating to law enforcement.
956 Padden Striker (#4) |
Yea | fail | March 08, 2018 |
|
HB 2444
Providing a real estate excise tax exemption for certain transfers of low-income housing.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#13) |
Yea | pass | March 08, 2018 |
|
SB 6362
Modifying basic education provisions.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#23) |
Nay | pass | March 08, 2018 |
|
SB 6614
Concerning funding for the support of common schools.
943 Braun Pg 1 Ln 30 (#4) |
Yea | fail | March 07, 2018 |
|
HB 2334
Regulating the use of cannabinoid additives in marijuana products.
3rd Reading & Final Passage (#18) |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
HB 2580
Promoting renewable natural gas.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#15) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
HB 2750
Concerning quality in assisted living facilities.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#10) |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
SB 6055
Creating a pilot program for outdoor burning for cities or towns located partially inside a quarantine area for apple maggot.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#12) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
HB 2998
Providing a business and occupation tax exemption for accountable communities of health.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#13) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
SB 6034
Authorizing limited retail telecommunications services for public utility districts that provide only sewer, water, and telecommunications on the effective date of this act.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#11) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
HB 2638
Creating a graduated reentry program of partial confinement for certain offenders.
3rd Reading & Final Passage (#16) |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
HB 2008
Addressing the budgeting process for core state services for children.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#19) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
SB 5627
Concerning the sale of manufactured/mobile home communities.
3rd Reading & Final Passage (#5) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
SB 6614
Concerning funding for the support of common schools.
941 Ericksen Pg 1 Ln 3 (#3) |
Yea | fail | March 07, 2018 |
|
HB 3002
Relating to making expenditures from the budget stabilization account for declared catastrophic events.
3rd Reading & Final Passage (#17) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
HB 2271
Concerning the processes for reviewing sexually violent predators committed under chapter 71.09 RCW.
3rd Reading & Final Passage (#14) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
HB 2448
Increasing the availability of housing for developmentally disabled persons.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#6) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
SB 6614
Concerning funding for the support of common schools.
3rd Reading & Final Passage (#8) |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
HB 2408
Preserving access to individual market health care coverage throughout Washington state.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#9) |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
HB 2990
Concerning the Tacoma Narrows bridge debt service payment plan.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#7) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2018 |
|
SB 6162
Defining dyslexia as a specific learning disability and requiring early screening for dyslexia.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#19) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6159
Concerning the reauthorization of the underground storage tank program.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#2) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6471
Developing model policies to create workplaces that are safe from sexual harassment.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#23) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6419
Concerning access to the Washington early childhood education and assistance program.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#22) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 5598
Granting relatives, including but not limited to grandparents, the right to seek visitation with a child through the courts.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#16) |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6163
Extending the duration of the collaborative for the advancement of telemedicine.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#4) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6493
Increasing transparency and accountability for intercollegiate athletic programs.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#18) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6452
Expanding the activities of the children's mental health services consultation program.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#30) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6560
Ensuring that no youth is discharged from a public system of care into homelessness.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#27) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6175
Concerning the Washington uniform common interest ownership act.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#5) |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6334
Concerning implementation of mandatory provisions of the federal rule on flexibility, efficiency, and modernization in child support enforcement programs regarding health care coverage.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#26) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
HB 2009
Providing higher education support for gold star families.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#32) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6388
Concerning paraeducators.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#20) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6245
Concerning spoken language interpreter services.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#7) |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6313
Concerning an employee's right to file a complaint or cause of action for sexual harassment or sexual assault in mandatory employment contracts and agreements.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#14) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
SB 6491
Increasing the availability of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#24) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
HB 2595
Concerning procedures in order to automatically register citizens to vote.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#36) |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
HB 2610
Creating the hunger-free students' bill of rights act.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#35) |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
HB 1896
Expanding civics education in public schools.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#9) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |
|
HB 2367
Establishing a child care collaborative task force.
Final Passage without Senate Amendments (#33) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2018 |