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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2323

HB 2323: Traffic stops/blue envelope

Establishing a blue envelope program.

Summary

Establishes the Blue Envelope Program to enhance communication between individuals who are neurodiverse and officers during traffic stops.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2323), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2026

IntroducedJan 12, 2026
Out of committeeFeb 3, 2026
Passed HouseFeb 16, 2026
Passed SenateMar 6, 2026
GovernorMar 18, 2026
LawMar 18, 2026

Prime sponsor: Carolyn Eslick (R-39)
Introduced: January 12, 2026 in the House
Last action: March 18, 2026
Session law: Chapter 90, Laws of 2026
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 2323, SHB 2323

AN ACT Relating to establishing a blue envelope program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Carolyn Eslick (R-39)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mike Steele R-12 Alex Ramel D-40 Julia Reed D-36 Natasha Hill D-3

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 16, 2026

Version voted on: SHB 2323

92 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	55	1	0	3
Republican	37	0	0	2

How each member voted

Yea (92)

Nay (1)

Brianna Thomas D-34

Excused (5)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2026

Version voted on: SHB 2323

47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	30	0	0	0
Republican	17	0	0	2

How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

Matt Boehnke R-8
Jeff Wilson R-19

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History

Mar 18, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026. (SHB 2323)
Mar 18, 2026Chapter 90, 2026 Laws. (SHB 2323)
Mar 18, 2026Governor signed. (SHB 2323)
Mar 12, 2026Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2323)
Mar 11, 2026President signed. (SHB 2323)
Mar 11, 2026Speaker signed. (SHB 2323)
Mar 6, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 2323)
Mar 6, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2323)
Mar 3, 2026Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2323)
Mar 2, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2323)
Mar 2, 2026TRAN - Majority; do pass. (SHB 2323)
Feb 18, 2026First reading, referred to Transportation. (SHB 2323)
Feb 16, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 5. (SHB 2323)
Feb 16, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2323)
Feb 16, 20261st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2323)
Feb 16, 20261st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 12, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2323)
Feb 12, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 3, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2323)
Feb 3, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 28, 2026TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2323)
Jan 28, 2026TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 28, 2026TR - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Transportation.
Jan 8, 2026Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2323 in other sessions

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

HB 2323 (2023–24) Rent payments/credit reports · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2323 (2019–20) Motor vehicle sales tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2323 (2017–18) TRS 1 & PERS 1 COLAs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2323 (2015–16) Better life experience prog. · Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2016
HB 2323 (2013–14) Electrician licensing and ID · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2323 (2011–12) Young adults/sale of sex · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2323 (2009–10) Use of propane by farmers · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2323 (2007–08) Food service rules · Did not pass · died in committee

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