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

SB 6354 — Advancing transportation electrification by expanding access to electric vehicles already being sold in Washington and increasing associated funding.

Last action — Effective date 6/11/2026*.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on March 24, 2026.

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Bill Text

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663 added · 697 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments made to Bill SB 6354 emphasize the importance of regulating the relationship between motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers to protect public interest and ensure fair competition. They highlight the need for strong dealerships to provide reliable services and stable employment, acknowledging the existing imbalance in bargaining power. This change matters because it aims to create a more equitable environment for dealers, which can ultimately benefit consumers through better services and pricing.

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ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6354 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senate Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Liias and King) READ FIRST TIME 03/02/26.
S-5350.2 SENATE BILL 6354 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senators Liias and King Read first time 02/19/26.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW;
The legislature further finds that there is a substantial disparity in bargaining power between automobile manufacturers and ((their)) dealers, and that in order to promote the public interest p.
The legislature further finds that there is a substantial disparity in bargaining power between automobile manufacturers and ((their)) dealers, and that in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it p.
1 ESSB 6354 and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate the relationship between motor vehicle dealers and motor vehicle manufacturers, importers, distributors, and their representatives doing business in this state, not only for the protection of dealers but also for the ((benefit for the public)) protection of consumers in assuring the continued availability and servicing of automobiles sold to the public.
1 SB 6354 is necessary to regulate the relationship between motor vehicle dealers and motor vehicle manufacturers, importers, distributors, and their representatives doing business in this state, not only for the protection of dealers but also for the ((benefit for the public)) protection of consumers in assuring the continued availability and servicing of automobiles sold to the public.
2 ESSB 6354 (b) Discriminate between new motor vehicle dealers by selling or offering to sell parts or accessories to one dealer at a lower actual price than the actual price offered to another dealer;
2 SB 6354 (b) Discriminate between new motor vehicle dealers by selling or offering to sell parts or accessories to one dealer at a lower actual price than the actual price offered to another dealer;
3 ESSB 6354 (i) A manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative to own or operate a dealership for a temporary period, not to exceed two years, during the transition from one owner of the dealership to another where the dealership was previously owned by a franchised dealer and is currently for sale to any qualified independent person at a fair and reasonable price.
3 SB 6354 (i) A manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative to own or operate a dealership for a temporary period, not to exceed two years, during the transition from one owner of the dealership to another where the dealership was previously owned by a franchised dealer and is currently for sale to any qualified independent person at a fair and reasonable price.
4 ESSB 6354 independent person in a bona fide business relationship where the independent person:
4 SB 6354 independent person in a bona fide business relationship where the independent person:
5 ESSB 6354 are appropriate, and (D) as of January 1, 2000, the manufacturer had no more than four new motor vehicle dealers of that manufacturer's line make in this state, and at least half of those dealers owned and operated two or more dealership facilities in the geographic territory or area covered by their franchise agreements with the manufacturer;
5 SB 6354 are appropriate, and (D) as of January 1, 2000, the manufacturer had no more than four new motor vehicle dealers of that manufacturer's line make in this state, and at least half of those dealers owned and operated two or more dealership facilities in the geographic territory or area covered by their franchise agreements with the manufacturer;
or (vii) A manufacturer that ((held a vehicle dealer license in this state on January 1, 2014)) is incorporated in the United States, has never entered into a franchise agreement with a motor vehicle dealer, has operated at least one service facility in this state as of January 1, 2026, and exclusively produces battery electric vehicles of which at least 300 were registered in Washington state before January 1, 2026, to own, operate, or control a new motor vehicle dealership that sells new vehicles that are only of that manufacturer's makes or lines and that are not sold new by a licensed independent franchise dealer, or to own, operate, or control or contract with companies that provide finance, leasing, or service for vehicles that are of that manufacturer's makes or lines, so long as the manufacturer does not, after the effective date of this section, distribute vehicles on behalf of a manufacturer prohibited by law from acting in the capacity of a motor vehicle dealer, or become subject to the majority ownership or control of a manufacturer prohibited by law from acting in the capacity of a motor vehicle dealer.
or (vii) A manufacturer that ((held a vehicle dealer license in this state on January 1, 2014)) is incorporated in the United States, has never entered into a franchise agreement with a motor vehicle dealer, has operated at least one service facility in this state as of January 1, 2026, and exclusively produces battery electric vehicles of which at least 300 were registered to Washington state residents before January 1, 2026, to own, operate, or control a new motor vehicle dealership that sells new vehicles that are only of that manufacturer's makes or lines and that are not sold new by a licensed independent franchise dealer, or to own, operate, or control or contract with companies that provide finance, leasing, or service for vehicles that are of that manufacturer's makes or lines, so long as the manufacturer or its subsidiaries do not, after the effective date of this section, distribute vehicles on behalf of a manufacturer prohibited by law from acting in the capacity of a motor vehicle dealer or become subject to the majority ownership or control of a manufacturer prohibited by law from acting in the capacity of a motor vehicle dealer.
Private parties may initiate an action pursuant to RCW 46.96.260 to obtain relief and enjoin violations of this subsection (1)(g)(vii).
Private parties may initiate an action pursuant to RCW 46.96.260 to obtain relief and enjoin further violations of this subsection (1)(g)(vii).
6 ESSB 6354 (B) "Manufacturer prohibited by law from acting in the capacity of a motor vehicle dealer" includes the manufacturer as well as its distributor, factory branch, factory representative, agent, officer, parent company, wholly or partially owned subsidiary, affiliated entity, or other person controlled by or under common control thereof;
6 SB 6354 (B) "Manufacturer prohibited by law from acting in the capacity of a motor vehicle dealer" includes the manufacturer as well as its distributor, factory branch, factory representative, agent, officer, parent company, wholly or partially owned subsidiary, affiliated entity, or other person controlled by or under common control thereof;
7 ESSB 6354 the failure of a franchisee to change the location of the dealership or to make substantial alterations to the use or number of franchises on the dealership premises or facilities.
7 SB 6354 the failure of a franchisee to change the location of the dealership or to make substantial alterations to the use or number of franchises on the dealership premises or facilities.
8 ESSB 6354 to a new motor vehicle dealer's sales or service facilities, except as necessary to comply with health or safety laws or to comply with technology requirements without which a dealer would be unable to service a vehicle the dealer has elected to sell, before the ((tenth)) 10th anniversary of the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy or the manufacturer's approval, whichever is later, from:
8 SB 6354 to a new motor vehicle dealer's sales or service facilities, except as necessary to comply with health or safety laws or to comply with technology requirements without which a dealer would be unable to service a vehicle the dealer has elected to sell, before the ((tenth)) 10th anniversary of the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy or the manufacturer's approval, whichever is later, from:
9 ESSB 6354 (o) Fail to provide to a new motor vehicle dealer purchasing or leasing building materials or other facility improvements the right to purchase or lease franchisor image elements of like kind and quality from an alternative vendor selected by the dealer if the goods or services are to be supplied by a vendor selected, identified, or designated by the manufacturer or distributor.
9 SB 6354 (o) Fail to provide to a new motor vehicle dealer purchasing or leasing building materials or other facility improvements the right to purchase or lease franchisor image elements of like kind and quality from an alternative vendor selected by the dealer if the goods or services are to be supplied by a vendor selected, identified, or designated by the manufacturer or distributor.
10 ESSB 6354 modification, and undertakes the modification in good faith, for good cause, and in a manner that would not adversely and substantially alter the rights, obligations, investment, or return on investment of the franchised new motor vehicle dealer under the existing agreement.
10 SB 6354 modification, and undertakes the modification in good faith, for good cause, and in a manner that would not adversely and substantially alter the rights, obligations, investment, or return on investment of the franchised new motor vehicle dealer under the existing agreement.
11 ESSB 6354 limited liability company member, or otherwise.
11 SB 6354 limited liability company member, or otherwise.
12 ESSB 6354 (i) A certificate by a representative of the department, that the applicant's principal place of business and each subagency business location in the state of Washington meets the location requirements as required by this chapter.
12 SB 6354 (i) A certificate by a representative of the department, that the applicant's principal place of business and each subagency business location in the state of Washington meets the location requirements as required by this chapter.
13 ESSB 6354 (f) The name or names and address or addresses of resident employees or agents to provide service or repairs to vehicles located in the state of Washington only under the terms of any warranty attached to new or unused vehicles manufactured, unless such manufacturer requires warranty service to be performed by all of its dealers pursuant to a current service agreement on file with the department;
13 SB 6354 (f) The name or names and address or addresses of resident employees or agents to provide service or repairs to vehicles located in the state of Washington only under the terms of any warranty attached to new or unused vehicles manufactured, unless such manufacturer requires warranty service to be performed by all of its dealers pursuant to a current service agreement on file with the department;
(1) The director may deny a license under this chapter when the application is a subterfuge that conceals the real person in interest whose license has been denied, suspended, or revoked for cause under this chapter and the terms have not been fulfilled or a civil penalty has not been paid, or the director finds that the application was not filed in good faith((, or the issuance of a new license or subagency would cause a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, or an agent, officer, parent company, wholly or partially owned subsidiary, affiliated entity, or other person controlled by or under common control with a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, to be in violation of chapter 46.96 RCW)).
(1) The director may deny a license under this chapter when the application is a subterfuge that conceals the real person in interest whose license has been denied, suspended, or revoked for cause under this chapter and the terms have not been fulfilled or a civil penalty has not been paid, the director finds that the application was not filed in good faith, or the issuance of a new license or subagency would cause a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, or an agent, officer, parent company, wholly or partially owned subsidiary, affiliated entity, or other person controlled by or under common control with a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, to be in violation of chapter 46.96 RCW.
(2) The director must deny a license under this chapter if the issuance of a license would cause a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, or an agent, officer, parent company, wholly or partially owned subsidiary, affiliated entity, or other person controlled by or under common control with a p.
(2) The director must deny a license issued under RCW 46.70.041(3) when the application is found to have met one of the conditions described under subsection (1) of this section.
14 ESSB 6354 manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, to be in violation of chapter 46.96 RCW.
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(a) The applicant or licensee, or any partner, officer, director, owner of ((ten)) 10 percent or more of the assets of the firm, or managing employee:
(a) The applicant or licensee, or any partner, officer, director, owner of ten percent or more of the assets of the firm, or managing employee:
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(v) Does not have an established place of business as required in this chapter;
15 ESSB 6354 (v) Does not have an established place of business as required in this chapter;
(vii) Sells, exchanges, offers, brokers, auctions, solicits, or advertises a new or current model vehicle to which a factory new vehicle warranty attaches and fails to have a valid, written service agreement as required by this chapter, or having such agreement refuses to honor the terms of such agreement within a reasonable time or repudiates the same, except for sales by wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers to franchise motor vehicle dealers of the same make licensed under this title or franchise motor vehicle dealers of the same make licensed by any other state;
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15 SB 6354 (vii) Sells, exchanges, offers, brokers, auctions, solicits, or advertises a new or current model vehicle to which a factory new vehicle warranty attaches and fails to have a valid, written service agreement as required by this chapter, or having such agreement refuses to honor the terms of such agreement within a reasonable time or repudiates the same, except for sales by wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers to franchise motor vehicle dealers of the same make licensed under this title or franchise motor vehicle dealers of the same make licensed by any other state;
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(iv) Has purchased, sold, disposed of, or has in his or her possession any vehicle which he or she knows or has reason to know has been stolen or appropriated without the consent of the owner;
16 ESSB 6354 (iv) Has purchased, sold, disposed of, or has in his or her possession any vehicle which he or she knows or has reason to know has been stolen or appropriated without the consent of the owner;
(vi) Has committed any act in violation of RCW 46.70.090 relating to vehicle dealer license plates or manufacturer license plates;
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16 SB 6354 (vi) Has committed any act in violation of RCW 46.70.090 relating to vehicle dealer license plates or manufacturer license plates;
(a) Was or is the holder of a license issued pursuant to this chapter which was revoked for cause and never reissued by the p.
(a) Was or is the holder of a license issued pursuant to this chapter which was revoked for cause and never reissued by the department, or which license was suspended for cause and the terms of the suspension have not been fulfilled, or which license was assessed a civil penalty and the assessed amount has not been paid;
17 ESSB 6354 department, or which license was suspended for cause and the terms of the suspension have not been fulfilled, or which license was assessed a civil penalty and the assessed amount has not been paid;
(b) Has knowingly or with reason to know, made a false statement of a material fact in his or her application for license, or any data p.
(b) Has knowingly or with reason to know, made a false statement of a material fact in his or her application for license, or any data attached thereto, or in any matter under investigation by the department;
17 SB 6354 attached thereto, or in any matter under investigation by the department;
(k) Engaged in practices inimical to the health and safety of the citizens of the state of Washington including, but not limited to, failure to comply with standards set by the state of Washington or the federal government pertaining to the construction and safety of vehicles;
18 ESSB 6354 (k) Engaged in practices inimical to the health and safety of the citizens of the state of Washington including, but not limited to, failure to comply with standards set by the state of Washington or the federal government pertaining to the construction and safety of vehicles;
18 SB 6354 (l) Is insolvent either in the sense that his or her liabilities exceed his or her assets or in the sense that he or she cannot meet his or her obligations as they mature;
(l) Is insolvent either in the sense that his or her liabilities exceed his or her assets or in the sense that he or she cannot meet his or her obligations as they mature;
If a manufacturer issued a vehicle dealer license pursuant to RCW 46.70.041(3) and 46.96.185(1)(g)(vii) ceases to satisfy all eligibility criteria under RCW 46.96.185(1)(g)(vii), the department must revoke such a vehicle dealer license within 30 days.
(3) In the case of a manufacturer issued a vehicle dealer license pursuant to RCW 46.70.041(3) and 46.96.185(1)(g)(vii), and in addition to the grounds enumerated in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, ceases to satisfy all eligibility criteria under RCW 46.96.185(1)(g)(vii).
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The department must revoke such a vehicle dealer license within 30 days.
(a) That no down payment is required in connection with the sale of a vehicle when a down payment is in fact required, or that a vehicle may be purchased for a smaller down payment than is actually required;
19 ESSB 6354 (a) That no down payment is required in connection with the sale of a vehicle when a down payment is in fact required, or that a vehicle may be purchased for a smaller down payment than is actually required;
19 SB 6354 (b) That a certain percentage of the sale price of a vehicle may be financed when such financing is not offered in a single document evidencing the entire security transaction;
(b) That a certain percentage of the sale price of a vehicle may be financed when such financing is not offered in a single document evidencing the entire security transaction;
(2)(a)(i) To incorporate within the terms of any purchase and sale or lease agreement any statement or representation with regard to the sale, lease, or financing of a vehicle which is false, deceptive, or misleading((,)) including, but not limited to, terms that include as an added cost to the selling price or capitalized cost of a vehicle an amount for licensing or transfer of title of that vehicle which is not actually due to the state, unless such amount has in fact been paid by the dealer prior to such sale.
(2)(a)(i) To incorporate within the terms of any purchase and sale or lease agreement any statement or representation with regard to the sale, lease, or financing of a vehicle which is false, deceptive, or misleading ((,)) including, but not limited to, terms that include as an added cost to the selling price or capitalized cost of a vehicle an amount for licensing or transfer of title of that vehicle which is not actually due to the state, unless such amount has in fact been paid by the dealer prior to such sale.
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(i) The documentary service fee is disclosed in writing to a prospective purchaser or lessee before the execution of a purchase and sale or lease agreement;
20 ESSB 6354 (i) The documentary service fee is disclosed in writing to a prospective purchaser or lessee before the execution of a purchase and sale or lease agreement;
The disclosure must be written in a typeface that is at least as large as the typeface used in the standard text of the document that contains the disclosure and that is boldfaced, capitalized, underlined, or otherwise set out from the surrounding material so as to be conspicuous.
The disclosure must be written in a typeface that is at least as large as the p.
20 SB 6354 typeface used in the standard text of the document that contains the disclosure and that is boldfaced, capitalized, underlined, or otherwise set out from the surrounding material so as to be conspicuous.
and (v)(A) Until December 31, 2036, the dealer remits the first $25 of any documentary service fee collected to the department of licensing to be distributed as follows:
and (v) Until December 31, 2036, the dealer transfers 50 percent of any documentary service fee collected in excess of $200 to the department of licensing to be distributed as follows:
(I) Thirty-five percent to the electric vehicle account created in RCW 82.44.200 for the provision of instant rebates that reduce the purchase or lease costs of electric vehicles for vulnerable populations under the incentive program created under section 8 of this act;
(A) Twenty-five percent to the electric vehicle account created in RCW 82.44.200 for instant rebates for the purchase of used electric vehicles for persons with household incomes at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level;
and (II) Sixty-five percent to the multimodal transportation account.
and (B) Seventy-five percent to the multimodal transportation account.
(B) By June 30, 2027, the dealer submits to the department:
For the purposes of this subsection (2), the term "documentary service fee" means the optional amount charged by a dealer to provide the services specified in (a) of this subsection.
(I) The number of vehicles sold or leased since the effective date of this section;
(II) the amount of the documentary service fee remitted under this subsection (2)(b)(v) since the effective date of this section;
and (III) any other relevant information as determined by the department for compliance review purposes.
The department may establish subsequent reporting, record retention policies, and other audit requirements to enable verification and compliance review of the requirements in this subsection (2)(b)(v)(B).
The specific time period covered in such requirements must be dictated by each dealer's initial license and license renewal cycle.
The department shall incorporate into its vehicle dealer licensing process appropriate p.
21 ESSB 6354 audits to ensure compliance with the remittance requirements in this subsection (2)(b)(v), which may include sample audits.
The department may adopt rules to implement this subsection (2)(b)(v), including modified reporting requirements for dealers opting not to charge the documentary service fee.
(C) Failure to comply with the remittance requirements in this subsection (2)(b)(v) is an unlawful act or practice under this chapter, which may result in an order to deny, suspend, or revoke the dealer's license as determined by the department in rule.
(D) For the purposes of this subsection (2), the term "documentary service fee" means the optional amount charged by a dealer to provide the services specified in (a) of this subsection.
(a) Is subject to any conditions or the dealer's or his or her authorized representative's future acceptance, and the dealer fails or refuses within the "bushing" period, which is four calendar days, exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, and prior to any further negotiations with said buyer or lessee to inform the buyer or lessee either:
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21 SB 6354 (a) Is subject to any conditions or the dealer's or his or her authorized representative's future acceptance, and the dealer fails or refuses within the "bushing" period, which is four calendar days, exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, and prior to any further negotiations with said buyer or lessee to inform the buyer or lessee either:
or (ii) that the dealer rejects the contract or lease, thereby automatically voiding the contract or lease, as long as such voiding does not negate commercially reasonable contract or lease provisions pertaining to the return of the subject vehicle and any physical damage, excessive p.
or (ii) that the dealer rejects the contract or lease, thereby automatically voiding the contract or lease, as long as such voiding does not negate commercially reasonable contract or lease provisions pertaining to the return of the subject vehicle and any physical damage, excessive mileage after the demand for return of the vehicle, and attorneys' fees authorized by law, and tenders the refund of any initial payment or security made or given by the buyer or lessee, including, but not limited to, any down payment, and tenders return of the trade-in vehicle, key, other trade-in, or certificate of title to a trade-in.
22 ESSB 6354 mileage after the demand for return of the vehicle, and attorneys' fees authorized by law, and tenders the refund of any initial payment or security made or given by the buyer or lessee, including, but not limited to, any down payment, and tenders return of the trade-in vehicle, key, other trade-in, or certificate of title to a trade-in.
A dealer may inform a buyer or lessee under this subsection (4)(a) regarding the unconditional acceptance or rejection of the contract, lease, or financing by sending an email message to the buyer's or lessee's supplied email address, by phone call, by leaving a voice message or sending a text message to a phone number provided by the buyer or lessee, by in-person oral communication, by mailing a letter by first-class mail if the buyer or lessee expresses a preference for a letter or declines to provide an email address and a phone number capable of receiving a free text message, or by another means agreed to by the buyer or lessee or approved by the department, effective upon the execution, mailing, or sending of the communication and before expiration of the "bushing" period;
A dealer may inform a buyer or lessee under this subsection (4)(a) regarding the unconditional acceptance or rejection of the p.
(b) Permits the dealer to renegotiate a dollar amount specified as trade-in allowance on a vehicle delivered or to be delivered by p.
22 SB 6354 contract, lease, or financing by sending an email message to the buyer's or lessee's supplied email address, by phone call, by leaving a voice message or sending a text message to a phone number provided by the buyer or lessee, by in-person oral communication, by mailing a letter by first-class mail if the buyer or lessee expresses a preference for a letter or declines to provide an email address and a phone number capable of receiving a free text message, or by another means agreed to by the buyer or lessee or approved by the department, effective upon the execution, mailing, or sending of the communication and before expiration of the "bushing" period;
23 ESSB 6354 the buyer or lessee as part of the purchase price or lease, for any reason except:
(b) Permits the dealer to renegotiate a dollar amount specified as trade-in allowance on a vehicle delivered or to be delivered by the buyer or lessee as part of the purchase price or lease, for any reason except:
(6) For any vehicle dealer or vehicle salesperson to refuse to furnish, upon request of a prospective purchaser or lessee, for vehicles previously registered to a business or governmental entity, the name and address of the business or governmental entity.
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23 SB 6354 (6) For any vehicle dealer or vehicle salesperson to refuse to furnish, upon request of a prospective purchaser or lessee, for vehicles previously registered to a business or governmental entity, the name and address of the business or governmental entity.
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(b) The dealer has satisfied the lien;
24 ESSB 6354 (b) The dealer has satisfied the lien;
For purposes of this section, "on deposit" funds received from a purchaser of a manufactured home means those funds that a seller requires a purchaser to advance before ordering the manufactured home, but does not include any loan proceeds or moneys that might have been paid on an installment contract.
For purposes of this section, "on deposit" funds received from a purchaser of a manufactured home means those funds that a seller requires a purchaser to advance before ordering the manufactured home, but does p.
(10) For a dealer or manufacturer to fail to comply with the obligations of any written warranty or guarantee given by the dealer or manufacturer requiring the furnishing of goods and services or repairs within a reasonable period of time, or to fail to furnish to a purchaser or lessee, all parts which attach to the manufactured unit including, but not limited to, the undercarriage, and all items specified in the terms of a sales or lease agreement signed by the seller and buyer or lessee.
24 SB 6354 not include any loan proceeds or moneys that might have been paid on an installment contract.
(11) For a vehicle dealer to pay to or receive from any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation acting, either directly or through a subsidiary, as a buyer's agent for consumers, any compensation, fee, purchase moneys or funds that have been p.
(10) For a dealer or manufacturer to fail to comply with the obligations of any written warranty or guarantee given by the dealer or manufacturer requiring the furnishing of goods and services or repairs within a reasonable period of time, or to fail to furnish to a purchaser or lessee, all parts which attach to the manufactured unit including , but not limited to, the undercarriage, and all items specified in the terms of a sales or lease agreement signed by the seller and buyer or lessee.
25 ESSB 6354 deposited into or withdrawn out of any account controlled or used by any buyer's agent, gratuity, or reward in connection with the purchase, sale, or lease of a new motor vehicle.
(11) For a vehicle dealer to pay to or receive from any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation acting, either directly or through a subsidiary, as a buyer's agent for consumers, any compensation, fee, purchase moneys or funds that have been deposited into or withdrawn out of any account controlled or used by any buyer's agent, gratuity, or reward in connection with the purchase, sale, or lease of a new motor vehicle.
Further, it is unlawful for a buyer's agent to engage in any false, deceptive, or misleading advertising, disseminated in any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to making any claim or statement that the buyer's agent offers, obtains, or guarantees the lowest price on any motor vehicle or words to similar effect.
Further, it is unlawful for a buyer's agent to engage in any false, deceptive, or misleading advertising, disseminated in any p.
25 SB 6354 manner whatsoever, including but not limited to making any claim or statement that the buyer's agent offers, obtains, or guarantees the lowest price on any motor vehicle or words to similar effect.
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(14) Being a manufacturer, other than a motorcycle manufacturer governed by chapter 46.93 RCW, to:
26 ESSB 6354 (14) Being a manufacturer, other than a motorcycle manufacturer governed by chapter 46.93 RCW, to:
(c) Encourage, aid, abet, or teach a vehicle dealer to sell or lease vehicles through any false, deceptive, or misleading sales or financing practices including but not limited to those practices declared unlawful in this section;
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26 SB 6354 (c) Encourage, aid, abet, or teach a vehicle dealer to sell or lease vehicles through any false, deceptive, or misleading sales or financing practices including but not limited to those practices declared unlawful in this section;
(e) Refuse to deliver any vehicle publicly advertised for immediate delivery to any duly licensed vehicle dealer having a franchise or contractual agreement for the retail sale or lease of new and unused vehicles sold or distributed by such manufacturer within ((sixty)) 60 days after such dealer's order has been received in writing unless caused by inability to deliver because of shortage or curtailment of material, labor, transportation, or utility p.
(e) Refuse to deliver any vehicle publicly advertised for immediate delivery to any duly licensed vehicle dealer having a franchise or contractual agreement for the retail sale or lease of new and unused vehicles sold or distributed by such manufacturer within ((sixty)) 60 days after such dealer's order has been received in writing unless caused by inability to deliver because of shortage or curtailment of material, labor, transportation, or utility services, or by any labor or production difficulty, or by any cause beyond the reasonable control of the manufacturer;
27 ESSB 6354 services, or by any labor or production difficulty, or by any cause beyond the reasonable control of the manufacturer;
However, compliance with chapter 62A.9A RCW in repossessing, selling, leasing, or otherwise disposing of the vehicle, including providing redemption rights to the debtor, is not a violation of this section.
However, compliance with chapter 62A.9A RCW in repossessing, selling, leasing, or otherwise p.
27 SB 6354 disposing of the vehicle, including providing redemption rights to the debtor, is not a violation of this section.
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(b) A manufacturer is required to provide the same disclosure to a dealer of any known damage or repair as required in (a) of this subsection.
28 ESSB 6354 (b) A manufacturer is required to provide the same disclosure to a dealer of any known damage or repair as required in (a) of this subsection.
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A new section is added to chapter 43.330 RCW to read as follows:
Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department, in coordination with the interagency electric vehicle coordinating council, must develop and implement an incentive program that reduces the purchase or lease costs of electric vehicles through the provision of instant rebates.
Only individuals meeting the definition of vulnerable populations in RCW 70A.02.010 are eligible to receive instant rebates under the program.
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026*.

  2. Chapter 186, 2026 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 5.

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  12. Committee amendment not adopted.

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

  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  15. Minority; without recommendation.

  16. TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  17. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 8:00 AM.

  18. Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 8:00 AM.

  19. First reading, referred to Transportation.

  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  23. 1st substitute bill substituted (TRAN 26).

  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  26. Minority; without recommendation.

  27. Minority; do not pass.

  28. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  29. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 2:30 PM.

  30. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.

  31. First reading, referred to Transportation.

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (1)

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Votes

Passed 47 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 28200
Republican 19000
Total 47200
% of votes cast 96%4%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Nay
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 Nay
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 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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Passed 84 Yea · 9 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 29603
Democrat 55302
Total 84905
% of votes cast 86%9%0%5%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Nay
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Nay
Amy Walen Democrat Not Voting
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 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 Not Voting
Chris Corry Republican Nay
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 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 Yea
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 Nay
Stephanie McClintock Republican Yea
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Nay
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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Passed 46 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 27300
Republican 19000
Total 46300
% of votes cast 94%6%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Nay
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 Nay
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 Nay
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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