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SB 5434: Gubernatorial emergencies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5434 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing balanced legislative oversight of gubernatorial powers during a declared emergency. Primary sponsor: Keith Wagoner (R). It lists 16 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 establishing balanced legislative oversight of gubernatorial powers during a declared emergency;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Wagoner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Matt Boehnke | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| John Braun | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Mike Chapman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Leonard Christian | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Manka Dhingra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Perry Dozier | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Chris Gildon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Keith Goehner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Curtis King | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Ron Muzzall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Mark Schoesler | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Shelly Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Judy Warnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| 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.
- Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- SGTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- Minority; do not pass.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.