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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.

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• SB 5862 Became law
  Providing a cost-of-living adjustment for plan 1 retirees of the teachers' retirement system and public employees' retirement system.
  Mar 30, 2026: Effective date 7/1/2026.
• SB 6065 Became law
  Concerning school district transportation vehicle funds.
  Mar 24, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
• SB 5827 Became law
  Concerning the definition of a "qualifying discharge" for the Washington state veterans' preference program for civil service.
  Mar 23, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
• SB 6066 Became law
  Establishing accident risk zones.
  Mar 20, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
• SB 6103 Became law
  Making payments for services provided by a rural emergency hospital subject to appropriation.
  Mar 18, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
• SB 5886 Became law
  Concerning forged digital likenesses.
  Mar 16, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
• SB 5995 Became law
  Concerning moneys available to a port district allocated for the purchase of zero and near zero emission cargo handling equipment.
  Mar 16, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
• SB 6087 Became law
  Concerning liability protections for donations of baby items that are less than five years old.
  Mar 14, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
• SB 5071 In committee
  Updating the endangerment with a controlled substance statute.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 5286 In committee
  Concerning policing costs driven by proximity to state hospitals.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 5831 In committee
  Enacting the uniform mortgage modification act.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 6013 In committee
  Updating terminology related to ski areas and winter sports activities.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 6036 In committee
  Exempting certain former foster care providers from adult family home licensure.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 6313 In committee
  Creating the capitol centennial stewardship account and authorizing members of the legislature and statewide elected officials to solicit gifts, grants, and donations to the account.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 6031 In committee
  Enhancing public safety and enforcement of crimes that impact insurance.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SR 8705 Adopted
  Honoring Senator Matt Boehnke.
  Mar 12, 2026: Adopted.
• SB 5912 In committee
  Reinstating the indigent defense task force.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 5649 In committee
  Creating a Washington state supply chain competitiveness infrastructure program.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 5977 In committee
  Requiring publication of child near fatality reviews.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 5984 In committee
  Concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 5081 In committee
  Revising the provisions around unattended motor vehicles.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SR 8702 Adopted
  Honoring Senator Judy Warnick.
  Mar 11, 2026: Adopted.
• SR 8703 Adopted
  Honoring Senator Steve Conway.
  Mar 11, 2026: Adopted.
• SR 8704 Adopted
  Honoring Senator Rebecca Saldaña.
  Mar 11, 2026: Adopted.
• SR 8689 Adopted
  Acknowledging March as developmental disabilities awareness month.
  Mar 10, 2026: Adopted.
• SB 6050 In committee
  Expanding the use of distributed energy resources.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SB 6190 In committee
  Protecting critical infrastructure.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SB 5979 In committee
  Improving state responses to dependent children and the risk of harm from high-potency synthetic opioids and caregiver substance abuse.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SB 5839 In committee
  Concerning county ferry district authority.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SB 5746 In committee
  Creating an advisory committee on electric vehicle charger infrastructure property crime.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SB 6131 In committee
  Updating the role of the Washington traffic safety commission in identifying the risk factors that lead to roadway fatalities.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SR 8665 Adopted
  Recognizing February as Black History Month.
  Feb 16, 2026: Adopted.
• SJR 8212 In committee
  Concerning qualifications of legislators.
  Feb 12, 2026: First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
• SR 8672 Adopted
  Honoring Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting.
  Feb 12, 2026: Adopted.
• SR 8683 Adopted
  Honoring the Seattle Seahawks for excellence in professional football during the 2025 National Football League season.
  Feb 10, 2026: Adopted.
• SB 5043 In committee
  Concerning industrial insurance coverage for posttraumatic stress disorders affecting correctional facility workers.
  Feb 9, 2026: Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:30 AM.
• SB 6287 In committee
  Concerning the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products.
  Feb 6, 2026: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
• SR 8679 Adopted
  Recognizing Taiwan.
  Feb 5, 2026: Adopted.
• SB 5176 In committee
  Implementing prompt pay recommendations from the capital projects advisory review board.
  Feb 5, 2026: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
• SB 6118 In committee
  Requiring cardiac emergency response plans in schools.
  Feb 4, 2026: On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
• SB 6318 In committee
  Concerning commercial shellfish fees.
  Feb 3, 2026: Referred to Ways & Means.
• SB 6242 In committee
  Granting counties authority to enter into a shared stewardship agreement.
  Feb 2, 2026: Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM.
• SB 6344 In committee
  Establishing an office of fraud and accountability within the department of children, youth, and families.
  Feb 2, 2026: First reading, referred to Human Services.
• SB 5842 In committee
  Concerning the display of previous campaign memorabilia within a legislative office.
  Jan 30, 2026: Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
• SB 6235 In committee
  Prohibiting certain private equity and sovereign wealth fund agreements in intercollegiate athletics.
  Jan 29, 2026: Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.
• SB 6175 In committee
  Concerning ticket sales.
  Jan 28, 2026: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
• SR 8668 Adopted
  Recognizing the National Guard.
  Jan 28, 2026: Adopted.
• SB 5927 In committee
  Capping the rate of increase for future workers' compensation cost-of-living adjustments.
  Jan 27, 2026: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM.
• SB 6316 In committee
  Creating a homestead exemption for seniors, persons retired due to disability, and veterans with disabilities.
  Jan 27, 2026: First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
• SB 5893 In committee
  Addressing appropriations for long-term forest health and wildfire reduction.
  Jan 27, 2026: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.