Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Chris Gildon
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5849 2025–26 |
Financial educationRequires students to meet the high school learning standards related to financial education in order to graduate from high school, beginning no later than 2033. | Adrian Cortes (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5851 2025–26 |
Sea lion predation donationsProviding for donations to the sea lion predation control account at the time of vessel registration for the purpose of salmon level preservation. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5854 2025–26 |
Sexually violent predatorsModifying procedures for releasing sexually violent predators to less restrictive alternative placements. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5856 2025–26 |
Lubricant emissionsExempting emissions associated with lubricants from coverage under the cap and invest program. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5864 2025–26 |
Vehicle insurance verif.Requires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to establish an accessible online verification of motor vehicle insurance system, and requires all motor vehicle liability insurers to provide policy information to the system. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5866 2025–26 |
DCYF frontline staffingIncreasing frontline staffing within the department of children, youth, and families. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5889 2025–26 |
PFML/public supp. benefitsLimiting supplemental benefits for public employee leave while on paid family medical leave. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5894 2025–26 |
Precious metals tax exempt.Restoring the 1985 tax exemptions for the sale of precious metals and bullion. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5929 2025–26 |
Deed of trust assignment/feeExempting assignments or substitutions of previously recorded deeds of trust from the document recording fee and the covenant homeownership program assessment. | Keith Goehner (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5980 2025–26 |
Live presentations/sales taxExempting live presentations from retail sales and use tax. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 6012 2025–26 |
Schools/services sales taxExempting schools from retail sales tax imposed on certain services. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 6030 2025–26 |
Plastic carryout bagsRepeals the requirement that retailers sell 2.25 mils plastic bags and allows the sale of single-use plastic bags. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 6033 2025–26 |
Services tax penalty waiverProvides a limited waiver of interest and penalties for taxpayers inadvertently failing to collect and remit retail sales and use taxes on certain select services. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 6042 2025–26 |
School mapsRequires all safe school plans to include school maps that are available to first responder agencies, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5009 2025–26 |
Student transp. vehiclesRevises pupil transportation allocation and vehicle reimbursement formulas to include vehicle types other than school buses. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 372, Laws of 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
| SB 5143 2025–26 |
Ethics in public serviceIncreases the gift threshold from $50 to $100 and excludes from the definition of gift the following: gift cards of $25 or less given to legislative employees and unsolicited gifts from legislators to legislative staff. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
| SB 5206 2025–26 |
Cannabis advertisingModifies restrictions and requirements for advertising signs for licensed cannabis retailers. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
| SB 5294 2025–26 |
Professional accountsRepeals six accounts administered by the Department of Licensing and adds the related businesses and professions to the list of professions for which all receipts from licenses and other fees must be deposited into the... | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| SB 5315 2025–26 |
Local tax rate changesRequires local governments to notify the Department of Revenue of a change in local sales and use tax rates in writing and include additional information as needed. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| SB 5529 2025–26 |
ADU tax exemptionsExpands the authorization for a property tax exemption for accessory dwelling units to include counties with a population of at least 900,000 but not more than 1.5 million and the cities located within those counties. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
| SB 5558 2025–26 |
Growth management plansExtends the deadline for Benton, Chelan, Cowlitz, Douglas, Franklin, Kittitas, Skamania, Spokane, Walla Walla, and Yakima Counties, and the cities within those counties, to review and revise their comprehensive plans from June... | Keith Goehner (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5764 2025–26 |
Ambulance transport fundRepeals the expiration date for the Ambulance Transport Quality Assurance Fee Program. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |