Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5878: Plant-based food in schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5878 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Offering plant-based food options in schools. Primary sponsor: John Lovick (D). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to plant-based food options in schools;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lovick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Jessica Bateman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Marko Liias | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Liz Lovelett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Rebecca Saldaña | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Jesse Salomon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Vandana Slatter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 48 |
| Derek Stanford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
- Prefiled for introduction.