Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5311: Cash & food assistance/work
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5311 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increasing work participation rates for able-bodied working-age adults receiving cash and food assistance. Primary sponsor: John Braun (R). It lists 5 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 increasing work participation rates for able-bodied working-age adults receiving cash and food assistance;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Braun | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Matt Boehnke | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Leonard Christian | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Chris Gildon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Mark Schoesler | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Judy Warnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
“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 Human Services.