Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5978: Guaranteed admissions prg.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5978 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing the Washington guaranteed admissions program and requiring student notifications. Primary sponsor: Drew Hansen (D). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to Ways & Means.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to making higher education more accessible by establishing the Washington guaranteed admissions program and requiring student notifications;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Bob Hasegawa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Marko Liias | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Vandana Slatter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Ways & Means.
- HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- And refer to Ways & Means.
- First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.
- Prefiled for introduction.