Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5311: Cash & food assistance/work

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

Plain-language summary

SB 5311 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increasing work participation rates for able-bodied working-age adults receiving cash and food assistance. Primary sponsor: John Braun (R). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Braun (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.