SB 5536 Engrossed

Concerning the just and equitable distribution of real property and liabilities in the dissolution of marriage or domestic partnerships.

Last action: 2026-03-12 — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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Official Description

Concerning the just and equitable distribution of real property and liabilities in the dissolution of marriage or domestic partnerships.

Bill Details

Bill Number
SB 5536
Current Status
Engrossed
Sponsor
Phil Fortunato
Introduced
2025-01-28
Chamber
Senate
Current Committee
Rules

Floor Votes

Date Chamber Motion Result Democrats Republicans
2025-03-12 Senate 3rd Reading & Final PassageSB 5536 Passed 46-2 1 not voting 25 yes / 1 no 19 yes / 0 no
2026-02-13 Senate Final PassageSB 5536 Passed 41-7 1 not voting 22 yes / 6 no 18 yes / 0 no

Official roll calls from the Washington State Legislature. See each legislator's page for how they voted.

Bill History

  • 2025-03-12 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  • 2025-03-12 Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1.
  • 2025-03-14 First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
  • 2025-04-27 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
  • 2026-01-12 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  • 2026-02-06 Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
  • 2026-02-13 Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1.
  • 2026-02-17 First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
  • 2026-02-24 Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
  • 2026-03-12 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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