Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5198: Driver training alternative
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5198 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning training as an alternative to driver license suspension for the accumulation of certain traffic infractions. Primary sponsor: Javier Valdez (D). It lists 6 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 training as an alternative to driver license suspension for the accumulation of certain traffic infractions;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Valdez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Jessica Bateman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Manka Dhingra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Bob Hasegawa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jeff Holy | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Yasmin Trudeau | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“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 Law & Justice.
- Prefiled for introduction.