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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1909

HB 1909: Court unification task force

Establishing the court unification task force.

Summary

  • Establishes the Court Unification Task Force to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Washington court system and to identify areas where a more centralized approach to court operations may improve uniformity in the delivery of court services and consistency in outcomes for those who use the court system.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 1909), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 16, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 6, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 24, 2026
  6. LawMar 24, 2026
Prime sponsor
Jamila Taylor (D-30)
Introduced
February 10, 2025 in the House
Last action
March 24, 2026
Session law
Chapter 199, Laws of 2026
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1909, SHB 1909, 2SHB 1909

AN ACT Relating to establishing the court unification task force;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jamila Taylor (D-30)

29 co-sponsors (29 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Roger Goodman D-45Natasha Hill D-3Adam Bernbaum D-24Darya Farivar D-46Tarra Simmons D-23Strom Peterson D-21Nicole Macri D-43Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Amy Walen D-48Alex Ramel D-40Cindy Ryu D-32Brianna Thomas D-34Osman Salahuddin D-48Davina Duerr D-1Julia Reed D-36Janice Zahn D-41Debra Entenman D-47Jake Fey D-27Sharon Wylie D-49Adison Richards D-26Julio Cortes D-38Liz Berry D-36Steve Tharinger D-24Lisa Parshley D-22April Berg D-44Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Timm Ormsby D-3Gerry Pollet D-46Lauren Davis D-32

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 16, 2026
Version voted on: 2SHB 1909
56 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56003
Republican03603
How each member voted

Yea (56)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 6, 2026
Version voted on: 2SHB 1909
30 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican01801
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 11, 2026
Version voted on: 2SHB 1909
57 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57002
Republican03801
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (2SHB 1909)
  2. Chapter 199, 2026 Laws. (2SHB 1909)
  3. Governor signed. (2SHB 1909)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SHB 1909)
  5. President signed. (2SHB 1909)
  6. Speaker signed. (2SHB 1909)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 57; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2SHB 1909)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2SHB 1909)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 1909)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1909)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (2SHB 1909)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 1909)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1909)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1909)
  15. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1909)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 1909)
  17. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (2SHB 1909)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 6. (2SHB 1909)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1909)
  20. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1909)
  21. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1909)
  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1909)
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1909)
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  26. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 1909)
  27. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1909)
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  29. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1909)
  30. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1909)
  31. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1909)
  32. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1909)
  33. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1909)
  34. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1909)
  35. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1909)
  36. Minority; do not pass.
  37. Minority; without recommendation.
  38. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  39. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  40. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1909)
  41. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  42. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1909)
  43. Referred to Appropriations.
  44. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1909)
  45. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1909)
  46. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
  47. Minority; without recommendation.
  48. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  49. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

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