Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5281: Vessel length/nonresident
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5281 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Changing the vessel length requirement in obtaining nonresident vessel permits. Primary sponsor: Mike Chapman (D). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Governor signed.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to nonresident vessel permits;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Chapman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Paul Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Curtis King | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Marko Liias | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor signed.
- Chapter 244, 2025 Laws.
- Effective date 9/1/2025.
- Delivered to Governor.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- TR - Majority; do pass.
- TR - Executive action taken by committee.
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