BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

SB 5442: College promise pilot

Establishing a college promise pilot program.

Summary

Creates a College Promise Pilot Program in Eastern Washington for certain recent high school graduates enrolled in eligible postsecondary programs.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5442), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to establishing a college promise pilot program;

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

Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 22, 2025First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

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

SB 5442 (2023–24) Charter schools/enrichment · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5442 (2021–22) Superintendent salaries · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5442 (2019–20) Medical marijuana/students · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5442 (2017–18) Boating safety programs · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5442 (2015–16) Cmty econ revit. brd progrms · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5442 (2013–14) Deferred property taxes · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5442 (2011–12) Three-year baccalaureate · Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2011
SB 5442 (2009–10) Hog fuel excise tax relief · Did not pass · died in committee