Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 6149 — Concerning the definition of "rural county" for purposes of public facilities funding.

Last action — Effective date 6/11/2026.

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    Introduced
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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 14, 2026. Enacted.

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

Prognosis

Likely to advance 94% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — 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

17 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Senate Bill 6149 have made key updates regarding how counties are categorized based on population density. Specifically, the threshold for cities affecting population density has changed from 45,000 to 75,000 persons, making it easier for certain counties to qualify under the bill's provisions. This change is significant because it may allow more counties to access resources or support tailored to their needs, reflecting the growth and changing demographics of those areas.

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S-4500.1 SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6149 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development (originally sponsored by Senators J.
S-3606.1 SENATE BILL 6149 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senators J.
Wilson, Dozier, Short, and Chapman) READ FIRST TIME 02/04/26.
Wilson, Dozier, Short, and Chapman AN ACT Relating to the definition of "rural county" for purposes of public facilities funding;
AN ACT Relating to the definition of "rural county" for purposes of public facilities funding;
1 SSB 6149 programs of a rural county unless a frontier county is specifically excluded in the authorizing statute.
1 SB 6149 programs of a rural county unless a frontier county is specifically excluded in the authorizing statute.
(7) "Rural county" means ((a)) any of the following, as determined by the office of financial management pursuant to RCW 43.62.035:
(7) "Rural county" means ((a)) any of the following, as determined by the office of financial management and published each year by the department for the period July 1st to June 30th:
(b) a county with a population density of 100 persons per square mile or greater, with no city with a population greater than 45,000 persons;
(b) a county with a population density of 100 persons per square mile or greater, with no city with a population greater than 75,000 persons;
2 SSB 6149 paid over to the department of revenue under chapter 82.08 or 82.12 RCW.
2 SB 6149 paid over to the department of revenue under chapter 82.08 or 82.12 RCW.
3 SSB 6149 projects under this subsection.
3 SB 6149 projects under this subsection.
4 SSB 6149 (6) By December 31, 2024, the state auditor must provide a publicly accessible report on its website containing the project information and other expenditure information included in the annual report required under subsection (3)(c) of this section for each county.
4 SB 6149 (6) By December 31, 2024, the state auditor must provide a publicly accessible report on its website containing the project information and other expenditure information included in the annual report required under subsection (3)(c) of this section for each county.
(b) a county with a population density of 100 persons per square mile or greater, with no city, as defined in RCW 36.70A.030, with a population greater than 45,000 persons;
(b) a county with a population density of 100 persons per square mile or greater, with no city, as defined in RCW 36.70A.030, with a population greater than 75,000 persons;
5 SSB 6149
5 SB 6149
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

  2. Chapter 42, 2026 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 1; 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. 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, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  17. 1st substitute bill substituted (BTE 26).

  18. Placed on second reading consent calendar.

  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  20. BTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  21. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.

  22. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.

  23. First reading, referred to Business, Trade & Economic Development.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (147)

147 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 (#15)

Passed 93 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 36101
Democrat 57003
Total 93104
% of votes cast 95%1%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 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 Nay
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 Yea
Gloria Mendoza Republican Yea
Hunter Abell Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
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 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 (#5)

Passed 48 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 29100
Republican 19000
Total 48100
% of votes cast 98%2%0%0%
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 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 Nay
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 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 6149?
SB 6149 is sponsored by Mike Chapman (Democrat), Shelly Short (Republican), Perry Dozier (Republican), and Jeff Wilson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 6149?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2026. Enacted.
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