Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5819: Paid protestor services/tax

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

Plain-language summary

SB 5819 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ensuring paid protestor services are considered a temporary staffing service subject to state retail sales and use taxes. Primary sponsor: Leonard Christian (R). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Leonard Christian (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.