Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1140: K-12 scholarship program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1140 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on December 30, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing empowerED scholarships using educational savings accounts. Primary sponsor: Travis Couture (R). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to creating school choice with empowerED scholarships using educational savings accounts;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Couture | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Stephanie Barnard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Chris Corry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Cyndy Jacobsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| John Ley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Jim Walsh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Education.
- Prefiled for introduction.