Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 8 D cosponsors

SB 5494 — Protecting Washington communities from lead-based paint.

Last action — Effective date 7/27/2025.

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 27, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on April 29, 2025.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

59 added · 62 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to SB 5494 involve an update to how funds are managed in the lead paint account, specifically stating that all fees collected must be deposited into this account. Additionally, the bill now clearly stipulates that the Department of Commerce cannot impose penalties if the Environmental Protection Agency has already addressed the same violation. These updates are significant because they ensure that resources related to lead paint management are efficiently utilized and prevent duplicate penalties, promoting better cooperation between state and federal agencies.

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S-2019.1 SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5494 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senate Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Kauffman, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Trudeau, and Valdez;
Z-0043.3 SENATE BILL 5494 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senators Kauffman, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Trudeau, and Valdez;
by request of Department of Commerce) READ FIRST TIME 02/28/25.
by request of Department of Commerce Read first time 01/27/25.
Referred to Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology.
1 SSB 5494 special education.
1 SB 5494 special education.
2 SSB 5494 accreditation, training, and certification program shall be established in accordance with this chapter.
2 SB 5494 accreditation, training, and certification program shall be established in accordance with this chapter.
3 SSB 5494 The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
3 SB 5494 The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
4 SSB 5494 and maintenance activities, or other measures and activities designed to temporarily, but not permanently, reduce lead-based paint hazards.
4 SB 5494 and maintenance activities, or other measures and activities designed to temporarily, but not permanently, reduce lead-based paint hazards.
5 SSB 5494 assessments and sample for the presence of lead in dust and soil for the purposes of abatement clearance testing.
5 SB 5494 assessments and sample for the presence of lead in dust and soil for the purposes of abatement clearance testing.
6 SSB 5494 (18)(a) "Renovation" means the modification of any existing structure, or portion thereof, that results in the disturbance of painted surfaces, unless that activity is performed as part of an abatement as defined in this section.
6 SB 5494 (18)(a) "Renovation" means the modification of any existing structure, or portion thereof, that results in the disturbance of painted surfaces, unless that activity is performed as part of an abatement as defined in this section.
7 SSB 5494 Title IV of the toxic substances control act (15 U.S.C.
7 SB 5494 Title IV of the toxic substances control act (15 U.S.C.
8 SSB 5494 C.F.R.
8 SB 5494 C.F.R.
9 SSB 5494 (h) Procedures for the suspension, revocation, or modification of training program accreditations, or acceptance of training offered by an accredited training provider in another state or Indian tribe authorized by the environmental protection agency;
9 SB 5494 (h) Procedures for the suspension, revocation, or modification of training program accreditations, or acceptance of training offered by an accredited training provider in another state or Indian tribe authorized by the environmental protection agency;
10 SSB 5494 (b) Administrative or civil actions, including penalty authority, including accreditation or certification suspension, revocation, or modification;
10 SB 5494 (b) Administrative or civil actions, including penalty authority, including accreditation or certification suspension, revocation, or modification;
11 SSB 5494 inspection may be conducted.
11 SB 5494 inspection may be conducted.
12 SSB 5494 (a) Failure to comply with any requirement of this chapter;
12 SB 5494 (a) Failure to comply with any requirement of this chapter;
(5) The department may not issue a penalty if the environmental protection agency has already taken enforcement action for the same violation.
The director or his or her designee shall seek p.
The director or his or her designee shall seek funding of the department's efforts under this chapter from the federal government.
13 SSB 5494 funding of the department's efforts under this chapter from the federal government.
By October 15th of each year, the director shall determine if sufficient ((federal)) funding has been provided ((or p.
By October 15th of each year, the director shall determine if sufficient ((federal)) funding has been provided ((or guaranteed by the federal government)).
13 SB 5494 guaranteed by the federal government)).
RCW 70A.420.030 (Certification and training—Local governments — Rules) and 2020 c 20 s 1272, 2010 c 158 s 3, & 2003 c 322 s 3 are each repealed.
RCW 70A.420.030 (Certification and training— Local governments — Rules) and 2020 c 20 s 1272, 2010 c 158 s 3, & 2003 c 322 s 3 are each repealed.
14 SSB 5494
14 SB 5494
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Action History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

  2. Chapter 180, 2025 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 63; nays, 33; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

  12. Minority; do not pass.

  13. APP - Majority; do pass.

  14. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.

  15. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.

  16. Referred to Appropriations.

  17. Minority; without recommendation.

  18. ENVI - Majority; do pass.

  19. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 4:00 PM.

  20. Public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 10:30 AM.

  21. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  24. 1st substitute bill substituted (WM 25).

  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  27. Minority; without recommendation.

  28. Minority; do not pass.

  29. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  30. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  31. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  32. Referred to Ways & Means.

  33. And refer to Ways & Means.

  34. Minority; without recommendation.

  35. ENET - Majority; do pass.

  36. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM.

  37. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM.

  38. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on · 50 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (143)

143 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#3)

Passed 63 Yea · 33 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 43202
Democrat 59100
Total 633302
% of votes cast 64%34%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Yea
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Brianna Thomas Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Nay
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Lisa Parshley Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Natasha Hill Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Osman Salahuddin Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shaun Scott Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
Andrew Engell Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Nay
Brian Burnett Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Nay
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
David Stuebe Republican Yea
Deb Manjarrez Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Gloria Mendoza Republican Not Voting
Hunter Abell Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Not Voting
John Ley Republican Nay
Joshua Penner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Nay
Mark Klicker Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Marshall Republican Nay
Michael Keaton Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Sam Low Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Nay
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay
Travis Couture Republican Nay

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#6)

Passed 31 Yea · 18 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 30000
Republican 11800
Total 311800
% of votes cast 63%37%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Curtis King Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Nay
Jeff Wilson Republican Nay
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Nay
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Nikki Torres Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Perry Dozier Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Ron Muzzall Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5494?
SB 5494 is sponsored by Yasmin Trudeau (Democrat), Derek Stanford (Democrat), Sharon Shewmake (Democrat), Jesse Salomon (Democrat), Rebecca Saldaña (Democrat), T'wina Nobles (Democrat), Claudia Kauffman (Democrat), and Javier Valdez (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 5494?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 27, 2025. Enacted.
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