Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1761: Local elected official oaths
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1761 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning timing of the oath of office for local elected officials. Primary sponsor: Mike Volz (R). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official title
AN ACT Relating to timing of the oath of office for local elected officials;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Volz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Rob Chase | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Suzanne Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“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 State Government & Tribal Relations.