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SB 5888: Women's commission members
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5888 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Removing the requirement that women's commission members be subject to senate confirmation. Primary sponsor: Lisa Wellman (D). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Senate Rules "X" file.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to removing the requirement that women's commission members be subject to senate confirmation;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Wellman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Noel Frame | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Deborah Krishnadasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Rebecca Saldaña | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Javier Valdez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Claire Wilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- SGTE - Majority; do pass.
- Minority; do not pass.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
- Prefiled for introduction.