Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5519 2025–26 |
Ocean vessels/environmentProhibits certain ocean-going vessels (covered vessels) from using marine fuels with a maximum sulfur content exceeding 0.1 percent by weight while operating in waters located within three nautical miles of a Washington... | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5521 2025–26 |
Traffic safetyImproving traffic safety. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5522 2025–26 |
State capitol campusExpounds on the building naming process. | Deborah Krishnadasan (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5523 2025–26 |
Higher ed. gov./studentsRequires all boards of trustees serving a community and technical college district to have a student trustee. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5524 2025–26 |
Donate life license plateCreates the new Donate Life special license plate. | Keith Goehner (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5526 2025–26 |
Tobacco, nicotine, & vaporConcerning the regulation of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5527 2025–26 |
State patrol longevity bonusExpands eligibility for the Washington State Patrol longevity program to include certain eligible commissioned employees who completed 26 or more years of service before July 1, 2024. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5530 2025–26 |
Penalties/certain offensesConcerning penalty increases for certain offenses. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5531 2025–26 |
Home care worker backgroundStreamlining the home care worker background check process. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5532 2025–26 |
Child abuse & DV/standardsEstablishing standards for civil proceedings and unprofessional conduct involving child abuse and domestic violence. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5533 2025–26 |
Domestic violence/custodyConcerning the custody of a child when a parent has a history of domestic violence. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5535 2025–26 |
Firearms/individual rightConcerning rights of individuals to bear arms. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5537 2025–26 |
Natural resources board/OSPIPromoting efficient administration of state education agencies. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5538 2025–26 |
Unauthorized persons/removalConcerning the removal of unauthorized persons. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5539 2025–26 |
Paid family & medical leaveReduces the minimum claim for benefits under the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (PFML) from eight consecutive hours to four consecutive hours. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5540 2025–26 |
Students/unemployment ins.Removes the law disqualifying certain students from receiving unemployment insurance benefits. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5541 2025–26 |
Future fund pilot projectEstablishes a Future Fund Pilot Project (Project) in the Office of the State Treasurer, to award 40 grants of $25,000 to eligible applicants for expenses for education or the purchase of a home or business. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5542 2025–26 |
HS completers/CTC tuitionEliminates the requirement that a student be 19 years of age or older to be eligible for a High School Completion Program tuition and fee waiver. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5544 2025–26 |
County local roadsConcerning county local roads. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5546 2025–26 |
Solar energy systems/schoolsRequiring the installation of solar energy systems on new school buildings. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5547 2025–26 |
Cannabis revenue/local gov.Modifies the amount of cannabis revenue distributed each year to local governments and the state general fund. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5548 2025–26 |
Workers' compensationModifies the percentages of wages an injured worker may receive for workers' compensation benefits. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5549 2025–26 |
Job applicants and employeesExpanding protections for applicants and employees under the Washington fair chance act. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5550 2025–26 |
Transportation funding/CCAFunding the state transportation system using climate commitment act revenues. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5551 2025–26 |
School library info and techProvides that each student must have access to a School Library Information and Technology Program, as determined by the board of directors in a policy and procedure consistent with certain requirements including that it is... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |