BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 5939: Economic benchmarks

Concerning benchmarking mechanisms for the economic climate council.

Summary

The intent of the Legislature includes providing a benchmarking mechanism for the state's economy. The ECC is directed to work in consultation with the Washington economic development commission, instead of with the advisory committee, in creating benchmarks for the state economy, as well as providing for a process to ensure public participation in the selection of the benchmarks.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5939), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to selecting economic benchmarks;

No recorded floor votes.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5939 (2025–26) WA simply unaffordable fund · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5939 (2023–24) Livestock wolf predation · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5939 (2021–22) Long-term care insurance · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5939 (2019–20) Comm. facilities districts · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5939 (2017–18) Renewable energy promotion · Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session
SB 5939 (2015–16) Family medicine residency · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5939 (2013–14) Estate tax · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5939 (2011–12) Early childhood prog. copays · Did not pass · died in committee