SB 5969 Passed

Revised for 2nd substitute: Reducing duplication between high school and beyond plans and individualized education program transition plans.

Last action: 2026-03-23 — Effective date 6/11/2026.

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Official Description

Revised for 2nd substitute: Reducing duplication between high school and beyond plans and individualized education program transition plans.

Bill Details

Bill Number
SB 5969
Current Status
Passed
Sponsors
Adrian Cortes, Robert Hasegawa, T'wina Nobles, Sharon Shewmake, Claire Wilson
Introduced
2026-01-05
Chamber
Senate

Floor Votes

Date Chamber Motion Result Democrats Republicans
2026-02-13 Senate 3rd Reading & Final Passage2SSB 5969 Passed 38-10 1 not voting 28 yes / 0 no 8 yes / 10 no
2026-03-05 House Final Passage as Amended by the House2SSB 5969 Passed 96-0 2 not voting 58 yes / 0 no 38 yes / 0 no
2026-03-09 Senate Final Passage as Amended by the House2SSB 5969 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

  • 2026-03-05 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  • 2026-03-05 Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
  • 2026-03-09 Senate concurred in House amendments.
  • 2026-03-09 Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  • 2026-03-10 President signed.
  • 2026-03-11 Speaker signed.
  • 2026-03-12 Delivered to Governor.
  • 2026-03-23 Governor signed.
  • 2026-03-23 Chapter 147, 2026 Laws.
  • 2026-03-23 Effective date 6/11/2026.

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