Washington bills

Washington legislators · Data: Open States

State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.

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• 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 5970 In committee
  Making the property tax exemption for multipurpose senior citizen centers permanent.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 6006 In committee
  Exempting food banks from the retail sales tax imposed on certain services.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 5729 In committee
  Encouraging construction of affordable housing by streamlining the permitting process.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 6024 In committee
  Streamlining monitoring and oversight activities related to community residential service business providers.
  Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
• SB 6177 In committee
  Modifying the legislative evaluation and accountability program website.
  Feb 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.
• SR 8695 Adopted
  Recognizing the contributions made to Washington state by the Daffodil Festival, its organizers, and its royal court for the past 93 years.
  Feb 24, 2026: Adopted.
• SB 6033 In committee
  Providing a limited waiver of interest and penalties for taxpayers inadvertently failing to collect and remit sales and use taxes on select services.
  Feb 5, 2026: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
• SB 6348 In committee
  Codifying the voluntary disclosure tax program and authorizing temporary tax amnesty.
  Feb 4, 2026: First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
• SB 6126 In committee
  Strengthening transparency measures to prevent the fraudulent, wasteful, or improper use of state resources.
  Jan 14, 2026: First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
• SB 6099 In committee
  Providing basic taxpayer fairness by delaying department of revenue action with regard to tax changes until rule making is finalized.
  Jan 13, 2026: First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
• SB 5146 In committee
  Creating a portal to identify opportunities for increased government efficiency.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5788 In committee
  Achieving budget savings in certain policies that have yet to take effect.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5258 In committee
  Implementing state auditor recommendations for reducing improper medicaid concurrent enrollment payments.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SJR 8207 In committee
  Concerning senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to fill vacancies on the supreme court.
  Jan 12, 2026: First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
• SB 5416 In committee
  Increasing affordable child care options by reducing barriers for providers.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5687 In committee
  Increasing the share of sales tax revenue dedicated to performance audits.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5144 In committee
  Providing oversight of state agency tortious conduct through legislative hearings.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5809 In committee
  Generating cost savings to the state by repealing annual reports and an advisory committee.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5415 In committee
  Concerning financial feasibility of collective bargaining agreements.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5151 In committee
  Limiting annual state spending growth to median worker wage growth, with excess revenues dedicated to property tax relief.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5153 In committee
  Transferring certain individuals from the department of children, youth, and families to the department of corrections at age 18.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5150 In committee
  Concerning juvenile access to an attorney.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5751 In committee
  Concerning government services delivery improvement.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5889 In committee
  Limiting supplemental benefits for public employee leave while on paid family medical leave.
  Jan 12, 2026: First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
• SB 5789 In committee
  Restoring state financial aid assistance to a maximum of 125 percent of credits needed to graduate.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5569 In committee
  Recognizing a court's authority to authorize a defendant's direct transfer from jail to inpatient or residential substance use disorder treatment.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5810 In committee
  Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium operating appropriations and 2023-2025 fiscal biennium second supplemental operating appropriations.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5145 In committee
  Implementing the periodic review of state spending programs.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5780 In committee
  Concerning reimbursement payments for replacing student transportation vehicles.
  Jan 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
• SB 5143 Became law
  Concerning the ethics in public service act.
  May 20, 2025: Effective date 7/27/2025*.
• SB 5315 Became law
  Standardizing notification provisions relating to local tax rate changes and shared taxes administered by the department.
  May 12, 2025: Effective date 7/27/2025.
• SB 5294 Became law
  Transferring dedicated accounts for certain professional licenses to the business and professions account.
  May 12, 2025: Effective date 1/1/2026.
• SB 5529 Became law
  Amending the county population threshold for counties that may exempt from taxation the value of accessory dwelling units to incentivize rental to low-income households.
  May 7, 2025: Effective date 7/27/2025.
• SB 5764 Became law
  Repealing the expiration date for the ambulance transport fund.
  Apr 22, 2025: Effective date 7/27/2025.
• SR 8644 Adopted
  Recognizing the contributions made to Washington state by the Daffodil Festival, its organizers, and its royal court for the past 92 years.
  Apr 3, 2025: Adopted.