Implementing efficiencies and programming changes in public education.
Last action: 2026-04-01 — Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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Official Description
Implementing efficiencies and programming changes in public education.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 6260
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- Lisa Wellman, Claire Wilson
- Introduced
- 2026-01-21
- Chamber
- Senate
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESSB 6260 | Passed 25-24 | 23 yes / 5 no | 1 yes / 18 no |
| 2026-03-11 | House | 2637 Rude Pg 2 Ln 28ESSB 6260 | Failed 45-52 1 not voting | 8 yes / 51 no | 37 yes / 1 no |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Final Passage as Amended by the HouseESSB 6260 | Passed 50-47 1 not voting | 50 yes / 9 no | 0 yes / 38 no |
| 2026-03-12 | Senate | Final Passage as Amended by the HouseESSB 6260 | Passed 26-23 | 25 yes / 3 no | 0 yes / 19 no |
Official roll calls from the Washington State Legislature. See each legislator's page for how they voted.
Bill History
- 2026-03-11 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-11 Third reading, passed; yeas, 50; nays, 47; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- 2026-03-12 Senate concurred in House amendments.
- 2026-03-12 Passed final passage; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- 2026-03-12 President signed.
- 2026-03-12 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-13 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-04-01 Governor signed.
- 2026-04-01 Chapter 267, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-04-01 Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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