Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Matt Boehnke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6254 2025–26 |
Agency rules AI analysisLeveraging artificial intelligence to improve Washington's regulatory climate through streamlining language in rules and regulatory guidance documents. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2026 |
| SB 6259 2025–26 |
Higher ed./damage by studentEstablishes that a student found by a court to have caused a certain amount of damage to an institution of higher education is not eligible for state financial aid and must repay any financial aid they have received. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2026 |
| SB 6235 2025–26 |
Athletics/private equityProhibits public institutions of higher education to enter into certain private investment agreements for intercollegiate athletics. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2026 |
| SB 6236 2025–26 |
Children/controlled sub.Maintaining the safety of children. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2026 |
| SB 6241 2025–26 |
Steelhead populationsDirects the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish wild broodstock steelhead conservation programs with volunteer assistance in each watershed with native steelhead populations. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2026 |
| SB 6242 2025–26 |
County shared stewardshipRequires county commissioners to enter into a shared stewardship agreement with any federal agency engaged in land management to maintain and manage fuel breaks on federally owned land up to one mile on either side of any road. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2026 |
| SB 6243 2025–26 |
Autonomous motor vehiclesConcerning the operation of autonomous motor vehicles. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2026 |
| SB 5989 2025–26 |
Aircraft fuel tax distrib.Directs a portion of the state sales and use tax on aviation fuel to the aeronautics account. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2026 |
| SB 6213 2025–26 |
Fibrous silicate materialsConcerning naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2026 |
| SB 6192 2025–26 |
Reading and math instructionAuthorizes each Educational Service District to select six high-performing teachers each year to receive an ongoing annual bonus of between $10,000 and $20,000, subject to appropriations. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2026 |
| SB 6203 2025–26 |
Out-of-state convictionsClarifies that out-of-state convictions include convictions in a foreign country for purposes of calculating an offender's score on the felony sentencing grid. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2026 |
| SB 6165 2025–26 |
Eminent domain/electricalLimiting the exercise of eminent domain for the purposes of constructing electrical transmission facilities on agricultural lands. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2026 |
| SB 6168 2025–26 |
CCA suspensionsProviding cost relief to Washingtonians by suspending certain requirements in the climate commitment act. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2026 |
| SB 6121 2025–26 |
Large energy use facilitiesProviding electricity service to large energy use facilities. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2026 |
| SB 6083 2025–26 |
Restitution/postsecondaryDiscouraging violent protests at postsecondary institutions by amending a court's ability to waive restitution owed to postsecondary institutions. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2026 |
| SB 6088 2025–26 |
Game farm/water qualityProtecting the public from water quality impacts of publicly owned or operated game farms. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2026 |
| SB 5015 2025–26 |
EFSEC governor approvalIncreasing efficiency at the energy facility site evaluation council by removing the governor from the project approval process. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5034 2025–26 |
System improvement teamRemoves the expiration date of the interagency, multijurisdictional system improvement (SYNC) team. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5045 2025–26 |
Battery stewardship/EVsIncludes electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the existing state battery stewardship program beginning January 1, 2029. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5047 2025–26 |
Signature gathering/protestsEstablishing protections for citizens participating in the initiative and referendum process. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5054 2025–26 |
Winery tax exemptionReduces the excise tax rate on wine for a winery in Washington that sells less than a combined total of 20,000 gallons of wine and cider in a calendar year. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5058 2025–26 |
Recycling ratesRequires The Department of Ecology (Ecology) to develop a statewide list of recyclable materials suitable for curbside collection. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5063 2025–26 |
Freight railroad infra.Creates various business and occupation, retail sales and use, and public utility tax exemptions and credits for donated materials, maintenance, modernization, and new construction of short line railroad tracks. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5078 2025–26 |
Agricultural real estateConcerning ownership of agricultural real estate. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5091 2025–26 |
Motor vehicle emissionsProhibits the Department of Ecology (Ecology) from adopting California's motor vehicle emissions standards and instead, requires Ecology to implement standards consistent with federal law. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |