Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5796: Payroll expense tax

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

Plain-language summary

SB 5796 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacting an excise tax on large employers on the amount of payroll expenses above the social security wage threshold to fund programs and services to benefit Washingtonians. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Saldaña (D). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rebecca Saldaña (Democratic). 10 co-sponsors.