Improving regulatory efficiency by integrating executive order 25-03, concerning permitting and licensing processes, into chapter 43.42A RCW.
Last action: 2026-03-12 — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official Description
Improving regulatory efficiency by integrating executive order 25-03, concerning permitting and licensing processes, into chapter 43.42A RCW.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5968
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- Deborah Krishnadasan, Marko Liias, Sharon Shewmake
- Introduced
- 2026-01-05
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current Committee
- Rules
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final Passage2SSB 5968 | Passed 40-8 1 not voting | 23 yes / 5 no | 15 yes / 3 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-02-24 SGOV - Majority; do pass with amendment
- 2026-02-24 Minority; without recommendation.
- 2026-02-25 Referred to Appropriations.
- 2026-02-27 Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
- 2026-03-02 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
- 2026-03-02 APP - Majority; do pass with amendment
- 2026-03-02 Minority; without recommendation.
- 2026-03-02 Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- 2026-03-05 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- 2026-03-12 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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