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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5995

SB 5995: Interpreters and translators

Creating a professional license for spoken language interpreters and translators.

Summary

  • Establishes professional licenses for spoken language interpreters and translators under the authority of the Department of Licensing (DOL).
  • Makes individuals holding certain existing certifications eligible for licensure without taking the DOL examination.
  • Creates a licensed interpreter and translator advisory committee within the DOL.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Analysis 2024 (ESSB 5995), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 2, 2024
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Rebecca Saldaña (D-37)
Introduced
January 8, 2024 in the Senate
Last action
March 7, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5995, ESSB 5995

AN ACT Relating to creating a professional license for spoken language interpreters and translators;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rebecca Saldaña (D-37)

9 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Javier Valdez D-46Claudia Kauffman D-47Yasmin Trudeau D-27Bob Hasegawa D-11Karen Keiser D-33Patty Kuderer D-48Joe Nguyen D-34T'wina Nobles D-28Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 2, 2024
Version voted on: ESSB 5995
30 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican11900
How each member voted
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History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5995)
  2. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business. (ESSB 5995)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5995)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5995)
  5. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5995)
  6. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5995)
  7. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  8. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5995)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5995)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  12. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5995)
  13. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5995)
  14. Minority; do not pass.
  15. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  16. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
  17. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5995 in other sessions

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