BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5655: Government contracting

Providing for accountability and transparency in government contracting.

Summary

Declares an intent to require better evaluation of contract performance by increasing transparency and accountability of public contracts.

From the Bill Digest (SB 5655), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to protecting taxpayers by providing for accountability and transparency in government contracting;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 25, 2019First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.

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

SB 5655 (2025–26) Child care centers/buildings · Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2025
SB 5655 (2023–24) WA achievers grant program · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5655 (2021–22) Invol. treatment refusals · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5655 (2017–18) Insurance notices/electronic · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5655 (2015–16) Homeownership opportunities · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5655 (2013–14) Higher ed financial aid · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5655 (2011–12) Voters' pamphlets · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5655 (2009–10) Amateur radio antennas · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor