Strengthening the financial stability of persons in the care of the department of children, youth, and families.
Last action: 2026-03-18 — Effective date 6/11/2026.
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Official Description
Strengthening the financial stability of persons in the care of the department of children, youth, and families.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5911
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- Emily Alvarado, Judith Warnick, Matt Boehnke, Noel Frame, T'wina Nobles, Tina Orwall, Marcus Riccelli, Yasmin Trudeau, Claire Wilson
- Introduced
- 2025-12-17
- Chamber
- Senate
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageSSB 5911 | Passed 48-0 1 not voting | 28 yes / 0 no | 18 yes / 0 no |
| 2026-03-05 | House | Final Passage as Amended by the HouseSSB 5911 | Passed 93-2 3 not voting | 58 yes / 0 no | 35 yes / 2 no |
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Final Passage as Amended by the HouseSSB 5911 | 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
- 2026-03-05 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-05 Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 3.
- 2026-03-09 Senate concurred in House amendments.
- 2026-03-09 Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- 2026-03-10 President signed.
- 2026-03-11 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-12 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-18 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-18 Chapter 92, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-18 Effective date 6/11/2026.
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