Concerning testimony of children.
Last action: 2026-03-12 — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official Description
Concerning testimony of children.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5169
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- T'wina Nobles, Manka Dhingra, Yasmin Trudeau, Claire Wilson
- Introduced
- 2025-01-08
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current Committee
- Rules
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageSSB 5169 | Passed 49-0 | 27 yes / 0 no | 19 yes / 0 no |
| 2026-01-21 | Senate | Final PassageSSB 5169 | Passed 49-0 | 28 yes / 0 no | 19 yes / 0 no |
Official roll calls from the Washington State Legislature. See each legislator's page for how they voted.
Bill History
- 2026-01-12 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- 2026-01-13 Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-01-21 Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- 2026-01-26 First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
- 2026-02-20 Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
- 2026-02-25 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM.
- 2026-02-25 CRJ - Majority; do pass with amendment
- 2026-02-25 Minority; without recommendation.
- 2026-02-25 Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- 2026-03-12 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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