BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6222

SB 6222: Students/surplus technology

Supporting public school students by improving their access to surplus technology hardware.

Summary

Exempts school districts and educational service districts (ESDs) from public notice requirements that generally apply for surplus property if selling or granting surplus technology hardware to public school students.
Provides that school districts and ESDs that sell or grant the surplus technology hardware to students should prioritize the receipt of items to students with the greatest need.
Requires school districts and ESDs, before selling or granting surplus technology hardware to a student under the age of 18, to notify the parent or guardian of the proposed sale or grant.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6222), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to supporting public school students by improving their access to surplus technology hardware;

Passed February 11, 2026

Version voted on: SSB 6222

49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	30	0	0	0
Republican	19	0	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 6222)
Mar 2, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 6222)
Feb 25, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 6222)
Feb 24, 2026ED - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6222)
Feb 24, 2026ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 6222)
Feb 14, 2026First reading, referred to Education. (SSB 6222)
Feb 11, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 6222)
Feb 11, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6222)
Feb 11, 20261st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6222)
Feb 11, 20261st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 6, 2026Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SSB 6222)
Feb 6, 2026Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Feb 4, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6222)
Feb 4, 2026EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6222)
Feb 4, 2026EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 4, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 20, 2026First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

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

SB 6222 (2023–24) District court judges · Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2024
SB 6222 (2019–20) Comm. property/clean energy · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6222 (2017–18) Ext. foster care eligibility · Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2018
SB 6222 (2015–16) One-stop portal/businesses · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6222 (2013–14) Alcohol permits and licenses · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6222 (2011–12) New hire/support registry · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6222 (2009–10) Nonconviction data · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6222 (2007–08) Long-term care programs · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House