Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5218: Vehicle and driver licensing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5218 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifying motor vehicle and driver licensing laws to align with federal definitions, making technical corrections, and streamlining requirements. Primary sponsor: T'wina Nobles (D). It lists 3 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 modifying motor vehicle and driver licensing laws to align with federal definitions, making technical corrections, and streamlining requirements;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T'wina Nobles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Keith Goehner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Marko Liias | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| 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.
- First reading, referred to Transportation.
- Prefiled for introduction.