Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5849: Financial education

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

Plain-language summary

SB 5849 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Making financial education a graduation requirement in Washington state. Primary sponsor: Adrian Cortes (D). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adrian Cortes (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.