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SB 5978 - 2025-26

Establishing the Washington guaranteed admissions program and requiring student notifications.

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Saturday, February 14, 2026 03:42 AM

Current version:

SB 5978

Current status:

SWays & Means

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamberIn the Senate:In the House:
After passage:PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Saturday, February 14, 2026 03:42 AM

Current version:

SB 5978

Current status:

SWays & Means

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamber
Senate:
House:
PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law
AfterPassage:

Bill history

2026 Regular Session

In the Senate

Jan 5
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12
First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development. (View original bill)
Jan 19
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials)
Jan 29
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM. (Committee materials)
HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st substitute) (Majority report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority report)
Jan 30
Referred to Ways & Means.

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Fiscal note

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