Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5068: Public employ. eligibility

Enacted Last action March 18, 2026: Governor signed.

Plain-language summary

SB 5068 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 16, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning agencies, firefighters, prosecutors, and general or limited authority law enforcement, extending eligibility for employment to all United States citizens or persons legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Primary sponsor: John Lovick (D), John Lovick (D). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Governor signed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Lovick (Democratic); John Lovick (Democratic). 20 co-sponsors.