Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5968: Permitting and licensing

Passed one chamber Last action March 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Plain-language summary

SB 5968 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Improving regulatory efficiency by integrating executive order 25-03, concerning permitting and licensing processes, into chapter 43.42A RCW. Primary sponsor: Deborah Krishnadasan (D). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Deborah Krishnadasan (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.