Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5119: Academic employee bargaining

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

SB 5119 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 27, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning collective bargaining for certain employees who are enrolled in academic programs at public institutions of higher education. Primary sponsor: T'wina Nobles (D). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: T'wina Nobles (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.