Repealing and reorganizing outdated statutes concerning public schools.
Last action: 2026-02-26 — Senate Rules "X" file.
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Official Description
Repealing and reorganizing outdated statutes concerning public schools.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5235
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- Lisa Wellman, Paul Harris, T'wina Nobles, Rebecca Saldana, Claire Wilson
- Introduced
- 2025-01-14
- Chamber
- Senate
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-06 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESB 5235 | Passed 48-1 | 26 yes / 1 no | 19 yes / 0 no |
Official roll calls from the Washington State Legislature. See each legislator's page for how they voted.
Bill History
- 2025-03-08 First reading, referred to Education.
- 2025-03-17 Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM.
- 2025-03-27 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.
- 2025-03-27 ED - Majority; do pass with amendment
- 2025-03-27 Minority; do not pass.
- 2025-03-31 Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- 2025-04-10 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- 2025-04-27 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
- 2026-01-12 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- 2026-02-26 Senate Rules "X" file.
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