Using evidence-based instructional practices in reading and writing literacy for public elementary students.
Last action: 2026-03-24 — Effective date 6/11/2026.
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Official Description
Using evidence-based instructional practices in reading and writing literacy for public elementary students.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- HB 1295
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- Gerry Pollet, Skyler Rude, Travis Couture, Cyndy Jacobsen, Cindy Ryu, Julia Reed, Shaun Scott, Greg Nance, Shelley Kloba, Carolyn Eslick, Tarra Simmons
- Introduced
- 2025-01-14
- Chamber
- House
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESHB 1295 | Passed 96-1 1 not voting | 58 yes / 0 no | 38 yes / 1 no |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the SenateESHB 1295 | Passed 47-1 1 not voting | 28 yes / 0 no | 17 yes / 1 no |
| 2026-03-12 | House | Final Passage as Amended by the SenateESHB 1295 | Passed 95-0 3 not voting | 57 yes / 0 no | 38 yes / 0 no |
| 2026-03-12 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the SenateESHB 1295 | Passed 48-1 | 28 yes / 0 no | 18 yes / 1 no |
Official roll calls from the Washington State Legislature. See each legislator's page for how they voted.
Bill History
- 2026-03-12 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-12 Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- 2026-03-12 House concurred in Senate amendments.
- 2026-03-12 Passed final passage; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
- 2026-03-12 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-12 President signed.
- 2026-03-12 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-24 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-24 Chapter 190, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-24 Effective date 6/11/2026.
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