Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5070: Interchange fees on tips
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5070 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 16, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning prohibiting fees on certain acts of commerce to protect tipped wages for workers while reducing the financial burden on employers. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Saldaña (D). It lists 13 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 prohibiting fees on certain acts of commerce to protect tipped wages for workers while reducing the financial burden on employers;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Saldaña | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Steve Conway | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Adrian Cortes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Phil Fortunato | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Bob Hasegawa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Deborah Krishnadasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Liz Lovelett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Tina Orwall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Derek Stanford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Yasmin Trudeau | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Javier Valdez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Lisa Wellman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Jeff Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 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 Labor & Commerce.
- Prefiled for introduction.