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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5029

SB 5029: DOC release transportation

Concerning the transportation of individuals released or discharged from the custody of the department of corrections.

Summary

  • Removes the requirement that the public transportation provided by the Department of Corrections (DOC) at the expiration of a person's sentence be the least expensive method not to exceed $100.
  • Requires public transportation to be limited to a location within the state, except as provided.
  • Requires DOC to make a reasonable effort to coordinate the timing of the individual's release from DOC custody, including the timing of transportation, if DOC has made arrangements with a partnering nonprofit organization that will support the individual's reentry into the community.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5029), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 23, 2025
  3. Passed SenateFeb 26, 2025
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2025
  5. GovernorMay 12, 2025
  6. LawMay 12, 2025
Prime sponsor
Claire Wilson (D-30)
Introduced
January 13, 2025 in the Senate
Last action
May 12, 2025
Session law
Chapter 223, Laws of 2025
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5029, SSB 5029, ESSB 5029

AN ACT Relating to the transportation of individuals released or discharged from the custody of the department of corrections;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Claire Wilson (D-30)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Noel Frame D-36Bob Hasegawa D-11T'wina Nobles D-28Rebecca Saldaña D-37Yasmin Trudeau D-27Lisa Wellman D-41

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 26, 2025
Version voted on: ESSB 5029
44 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican14401
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2025
Version voted on: ESSB 5029
91 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat59000
Republican32601
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 17, 2025
Version voted on: ESSB 5029
46 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican16201
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025. (ESSB 5029)
  2. Chapter 223, 2025 Laws. (ESSB 5029)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5029)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5029)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5029)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5029)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5029)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5029)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5029)
  10. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5029)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5029)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5029)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5029)
  14. CS - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5029)
  15. CS - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5029)
  16. First reading, referred to Community Safety. (ESSB 5029)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5029)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5029)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5029)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5029)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5029)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5029)
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  26. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5029)
  27. HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5029)
  28. HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. Minority; without recommendation.
  30. First reading, referred to Human Services.
  31. Prefiled for introduction.

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