BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5703

SB 5703: College grant/bridge grants

Modifying the Washington college grant and establishing bridge grants.

Summary

Increases eligibility for the maximum Washington College Grant (WCG) award up to 70 percent of median family income.
Entitles WCG students who are receiving the maximum WCG award to a bridge grant, which is an additional annual stipend for expenses beyond tuition and fees.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to modifying the Washington college grant and establishing bridge grants;

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

Jan 8, 2024By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5703)
Jan 8, 2024By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 16, 2023Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5703)
Feb 16, 2023Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 15, 2023HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5703)
Feb 15, 2023And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5703)
Feb 15, 2023And refer to Ways & Means.
Feb 15, 2023HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 6, 2023First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

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

SB 5703 (2025–26) Municipal solid waste · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5703 (2021–22) Cosmetic products/chemicals · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5703 (2019–20) Insurance loss claims · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5703 (2017–18) Habitual property offenders · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5703 (2015–16) PSERS/offender nursing care · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5703 (2013–14) State liquor revenues · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5703 (2011–12) Background checks/employees · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5703 (2009–10) Domestic violence crt orders · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor