Considering the experiences of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups when identifying professional development resources on certain topics.
Last action: 2026-03-12 — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official Description
Considering the experiences of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups when identifying professional development resources on certain topics.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5177
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- T'wina Nobles, Claire Wilson, Robert Hasegawa, Liz Lovelett, Tina Orwall, Yasmin Trudeau, Javier Valdez
- Introduced
- 2025-01-08
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current Committee
- Rules
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-10 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageSB 5177 | Passed 30-19 | 27 yes / 0 no | 0 yes / 19 no |
| 2026-02-05 | Senate | Final PassageSB 5177 | Passed 29-19 1 not voting | 27 yes / 0 no | 0 yes / 19 no |
Official roll calls from the Washington State Legislature. See each legislator's page for how they voted.
Bill History
- 2025-03-10 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2025-03-10 Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- 2025-03-12 First reading, referred to Education.
- 2025-03-18 Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 4:00 PM.
- 2025-04-27 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
- 2026-01-12 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- 2026-01-28 Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-02-05 Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- 2026-02-09 First reading, referred to Education.
- 2026-03-12 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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