BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5895: Academic employee bargaining

Concerning collective bargaining for certain employees who are enrolled in academic programs at public institutions of higher education.

Summary

Grants the right to collectively bargain to student employees at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College who are not currently covered by existing collective bargaining laws.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5895), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to collective bargaining for certain employees who are enrolled in academic programs at public institutions of higher education;

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

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

SB 5895 (2025–26) Ex. medical placement · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5895 (2021–22) Remedial action grants · Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2022
SB 5895 (2019–20) GAL fingerprint checks · Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2019
SB 5895 (2017–18) Budget stabilization approps · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5895 (2015–16) Employee med assistnce costs · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5895 (2013–14) Education funding · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5895 (2011–12) Certificated employee evals · Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2012
SB 5895 (2009–10) Residential real property · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House