Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB 5857 — School projects/engineering

Last action — First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Concerning architectural and engineering fee funding assistance limits for school district construction and modernization projects.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

Sponsors

  • (Schoesler) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Schoesler)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 5857 do?
Concerning architectural and engineering fee funding assistance limits for school district construction and modernization projects.
Who sponsors SB 5857?
SB 5857 is sponsored by (Schoesler).
What is the current status of SB 5857?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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