Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5820: Freight rail dependent use
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5820 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning the responsibility of certain counties to include freight rail dependent use overlay as part of the transportation element of their comprehensive plan. Primary sponsor: Adrian Cortes (D). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Governor signed.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to the responsibility of certain counties to include freight rail dependent use overlay as part of the transportation element of their comprehensive plan;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Cortes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| 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 247, 2026 Laws.
- Effective date 6/11/2026.
- Delivered to Governor.
- Speaker signed.
- President signed.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 5.
- Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- LG - Majority; do pass.
- Minority; do not pass.
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