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

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• SB 6260 Became law
  Implementing efficiencies and programming changes in public education.
  Apr 1, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026*.
• SB 5922 Became law
  Authorizing transportation vehicle fund transfers.
  Mar 16, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
• SB 6278 Became law
  Concerning the ongoing review of approved teacher and principal preparation programs.
  Mar 14, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026*.
• SB 5240 In committee
  Concerning anaphylaxis medications in schools.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 5188 In committee
  Concerning broadband infrastructure repair loans.
  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 5282 In committee
  Reestablishing the advisory board for the missing and exploited children task force.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SB 5418 In committee
  Concerning charter school contracts.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SB 5888 In committee
  Removing the requirement that women's commission members be subject to senate confirmation.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SB 5235 In committee
  Repealing and reorganizing outdated statutes concerning public schools.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SB 5952 In committee
  Standardizing the process for waiving physical education requirements for high school students.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SB 5596 In committee
  Repealing the interstate teacher mobility compact.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SB 5918 In committee
  Providing funding for school materials, supplies, and operating costs.
  Feb 4, 2026: Referred to Ways & Means.
• SB 6209 In committee
  Concerning financial aid awards for students attending private four-year institutions of higher education.
  Jan 30, 2026: Referred to Ways & Means.
• SB 6125 In committee
  Providing enrollment stabilization funding.
  Jan 29, 2026: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
• SB 6261 In committee
  Requiring signed declarations of intent of school enrollment or home-based instruction.
  Jan 28, 2026: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
• SB 6041 In committee
  Updating personality rights protections.
  Jan 27, 2026: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM.
• SB 6307 In committee
  Concerning correctional facility liability for inmate injuries resulting from voluntary controlled substance use, when lawful intake and medical care requirements are met.
  Jan 26, 2026: First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
• SB 6280 In committee
  Concerning the taxation of smoking cessation products.
  Jan 22, 2026: First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
• SB 5859 In committee
  Expanding opportunities for competency-based assessments in graduation pathway options.
  Jan 22, 2026: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
• SB 6042 In committee
  Requiring the creation and maintenance of school maps in safe school plans.
  Jan 21, 2026: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
• SB 5858 In committee
  Providing pupil transportation safety net funding for special passengers.
  Jan 15, 2026: Referred to Ways & Means.
• SB 6120 In committee
  Regulating high-risk artificial intelligence system development, deployment, and use.
  Jan 14, 2026: First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
• SB 5187 In committee
  Providing adequate and predictable student transportation.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5926 In committee
  Expanding the public records exemption for personal information of family home child care providers to all licensed or certified child care providers.
  Jan 12, 2026: First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
• SB 5551 In committee
  Concerning school library information and technology programs.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5270 In committee
  Providing mentors to novice nurses in the beginning educator support team program.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5920 In committee
  Providing protections for school districts against burdensome public records requests.
  Jan 12, 2026: First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
• SB 5307 In committee
  Concerning special education funding.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5312 In committee
  Concerning net nanny operations involving fictitious minors.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5738 In committee
  Permitting individuals retired from the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, and the school employees' retirement system additional opportunities to work for up to 1,040 hours per year while in receipt of pension benefits.
  Jan 12, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SB 5190 In committee
  Allowing school districts to request extensions to state energy performance standard deadlines for K-12 school buildings.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5812 In committee
  Investing in the state's paramount duty to fund K-12 education and build strong and safe communities.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5875 In committee
  Concerning school district liability for violation of the Washington law against discrimination.
  Jan 12, 2026: First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
• SB 5870 In committee
  Establishing civil liability for suicide linked to the use of artificial intelligence systems.
  Jan 12, 2026: First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
• SB 5271 In committee
  Requiring school districts of the first class to employ a school nurse.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5327 In committee
  Concerning learning standards and graduation requirements.
  Jan 12, 2026: Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
• SB 5759 In committee
  Establishing the own your own art purchase program.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5593 In committee
  Adjusting enrichment levies and local effort assistance.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5769 Became law
  Addressing transition to kindergarten programs.
  May 17, 2025: Effective date 7/27/2025.
• SB 5189 Became law
  Supporting the implementation of competency-based education.
  May 13, 2025: Effective date 7/27/2025.
• SR 8621 Adopted
  Recognizing Women in Cloud and Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution Worldwide.
  Mar 5, 2025: Adopted.