Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 6046 — Establishing the Washington division of civil air patrol as part of the Washington military department.

Last action — Effective date 6/11/2026.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on March 14, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 96% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 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

4 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 6046 includes a few new administrative lines, but it mainly removes detailed certification language related to the legislative process and approvals. This change streamlines the bill by eliminating parts that are no longer necessary, making it clearer and easier to read. This matters because clarity in legislation helps ensure that everyone understands the law and how it was passed, which can improve compliance and public trust.

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CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT SENATE BILL 6046 69th Legislature Regular Session Passed by the Senate February 10, CERTIFICATE Yeas 47 Nays 0 I, Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that the attached is SENATE BILL 6046 as passed by the Senate and the House President of the Senate of Representatives on the dates hereon set forth.
Z-0612.1 SENATE BILL 6046 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senators Wagoner, Lovick, Conway, Liias, and Nobles;
Passed by the House March 3, 2026 Yeas 88 Nays 4 Secretary Speaker of the House of Representatives Approved FILED Secretary of State State of Washington Governor of the State of Washington SENATE BILL 6046 Passed Legislature - 2026 Regular Session State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senators Wagoner, Lovick, Conway, Liias, and Nobles;
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

  2. Chapter 46, 2026 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 6.

  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. TEDV - Majority; do pass.

  12. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 8:00 AM.

  13. Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM.

  14. First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.

  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  17. Placed on second reading consent calendar.

  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  19. SGTE - Majority; do pass.

  20. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.

  21. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.

  22. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.

  23. Prefiled for introduction.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (146)

146 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 (#23)

Passed 88 Yea · 4 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 31403
Democrat 57003
Total 88406
% of votes cast 90%4%0%6%
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Zach Hall 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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Gloria Mendoza Republican Yea
Hunter Abell Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Yea
John Ley Republican Yea
Joshua Penner Republican Yea
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Marshall Republican Yea
Michael Keaton Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Not Voting
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Nay
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 (#14)

Passed 47 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 29001
Republican 18001
Total 47002
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Not Voting
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
Victoria Hunt 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 Not Voting
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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Subjects

public-safety veterans transportation
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 6046?
SB 6046 is sponsored by T'wina Nobles (Democrat), Marko Liias (Democrat), Steve Conway (Democrat), John Lovick (Democrat), and Keith Wagoner (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 6046?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2026. Enacted.
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