Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5400: Local news journalism

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

Plain-language summary

SB 5400 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Supporting local news journalism. Primary sponsor: Marko Liias (D). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Marko Liias (Democratic). 12 co-sponsors.