Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 5543 — Providing equity in eligibility for the college bound scholarship.

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 28, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on May 15, 2025.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 26 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 5543 has removed certification language that outlined the bill's passage through the Senate and House, which included details about votes and official endorsements. This simplification makes the bill easier to read and focuses on the content rather than the procedural specifics. This change is important because it streamlines the document, making it more accessible for the public and officials alike.

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CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT SENATE BILL 5543 69th Legislature Regular Session Passed by the Senate March 7, 2025 CERTIFICATE Yeas 49 Nays 0 I, Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that President of the Senate the attached is SENATE BILL 5543 as passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on the dates hereon set forth.
Z-0311.1 SENATE BILL 5543 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senators Boehnke, Slatter, Hasegawa, Nobles, Ramos, Valdez, and C.
Passed by the House April 10, 2025 Yeas 89 Nays 5 Secretary Speaker of the House of Representatives Approved FILED Secretary of State State of Washington Governor of the State of Washington SENATE BILL 5543 Passed Legislature - 2025 Regular Session State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senators Boehnke, Slatter, Hasegawa, Nobles, Ramos, Valdez, and C.
1 SB 5543.PL or she was a student in Washington, the student is eligible for the college bound scholarship program;
1 SB 5543 or she was a student in Washington, the student is eligible for the college bound scholarship program;
2 SB 5543.PL certificate under RCW 28B.50.536, or have received home-based instruction under chapter 28A.200 RCW;
2 SB 5543 certificate under RCW 28B.50.536, or have received home-based instruction under chapter 28A.200 RCW;
3 SB 5543.PL students in public community and technical colleges in Washington in the 2014-15 academic year, whichever is greater.
3 SB 5543 students in public community and technical colleges in Washington in the 2014-15 academic year, whichever is greater.
4 SB 5543.PL
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Action History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

  2. Chapter 288, 2025 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 89; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 4.

  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 9:00 AM.

  15. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.

  16. Referred to Appropriations.

  17. Minority; without recommendation.

  18. Minority; do not pass.

  19. PEW - Majority; do pass.

  20. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM.

  21. Public hearing in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM.

  22. First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.

  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  27. WM - Majority; do pass.

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

  29. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.

  30. Referred to Ways & Means.

  31. And refer to Ways & Means.

  32. HEWD - Majority; do pass.

  33. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM.

  34. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.

  35. First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (144)

144 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 (#34)

Passed 89 Yea · 5 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 32402
Democrat 57102
Total 89504
% of votes cast 91%5%0%4%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Yea
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Andrew Engell Republican Yea
April Connors Republican Yea
Brian Burnett Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
David Stuebe Republican Yea
Deb Manjarrez Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Gloria Mendoza Republican Not Voting
Hunter Abell Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Not Voting
John Ley Republican Yea
Joshua Penner Republican Yea
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Marshall Republican Nay
Michael Keaton Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Yea
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#11)

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 30000
Republican 19000
Total 49000
% of votes cast 100%0%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 Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Leonard Christian Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5543?
SB 5543 is sponsored by Claire Wilson (Democrat), T'wina Nobles (Democrat), Bob Hasegawa (Democrat), Vandana Slatter (Democrat), Matt Boehnke (Republican), Javier Valdez (Democrat), and Bill Ramos (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 5543?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2025. Enacted.
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