Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5059: Ferry captains
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5059 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 16, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning Washington state ferries captains. Primary sponsor: Marko Liias (D). It lists 7 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 Washington state ferries captains;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marko Liias | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Mike Chapman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Deborah Krishnadasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Liz Lovelett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Jesse Salomon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Derek Stanford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lisa Wellman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
“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.
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- TRAN - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to Transportation.
- Prefiled for introduction.