Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SSB 5973 — Initiatives and referenda

Last action — Senate Rules "X" file.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Protecting the integrity of the state initiative and referendum process by requiring a demonstration of support before issuance of a ballot measure title and authorizing citizen actions for certain signature gatherer compensation violations.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file.

Sponsors

  • SGTE(Valdez) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • SGTE(Valdez)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SSB 5973 do?
Protecting the integrity of the state initiative and referendum process by requiring a demonstration of support before issuance of a ballot measure title and authorizing citizen actions for certain signature gatherer compensation violations.
Who sponsors SSB 5973?
SSB 5973 is sponsored by SGTE(Valdez).
What is the current status of SSB 5973?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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