Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5973: Initiatives and referenda

In committee Last action February 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.

Plain-language summary

SB 5973 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Protecting the integrity of the state initiative and referendum process by requiring a demonstration of support before issuance of a ballot measure title and authorizing citizen actions for certain signature gatherer compensation violations. Primary sponsor: Javier Valdez (D). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Senate Rules "X" file.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Javier Valdez (Democratic). 10 co-sponsors.