Concerning the authority of investigators of the attorney general's office.
Last action: 2026-03-30 — Effective date 6/11/2026.
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Official Description
Concerning the authority of investigators of the attorney general's office.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- HB 2156
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- Edwin Obras, Roger Goodman, Mari Leavitt, Julia Reed, Janice Zahn, Brianna Thomas, Mia Gregerson, Timm Ormsby, Kristine Reeves, My-Linh Thai, Nicole Macri, Mary Fosse, Osman Salahuddin
- Introduced
- 2025-12-16
- Chamber
- House
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageEHB 2156 | Passed 54-43 1 not voting | 54 yes / 4 no | 0 yes / 39 no |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the SenateEHB 2156 | Passed 29-19 1 not voting | 27 yes / 0 no | 0 yes / 19 no |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Final Passage as Amended by the SenateEHB 2156 | Passed 54-33 11 not voting | 54 yes / 3 no | 0 yes / 30 no |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Final Passage as Amended by the Senate on ReconsiderationEHB 2156 | Passed 54-41 3 not voting | 54 yes / 3 no | 0 yes / 38 no |
Official roll calls from the Washington State Legislature. See each legislator's page for how they voted.
Bill History
- 2026-03-11 House concurred in Senate amendments.
- 2026-03-11 Passed final passage; yeas, 54; nays, 33; absent, 8; excused, 3.
- 2026-03-11 Vote on final passage will be reconsidered.
- 2026-03-11 Passed final passage; yeas, 54; nays, 41; absent, 0; excused, 3.
- 2026-03-11 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-11 President signed.
- 2026-03-12 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-30 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-30 Chapter 242, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-30 Effective date 6/11/2026.
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