Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 6209: Financial aid awards/private
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 6209 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning financial aid awards for students attending private four-year and two-year institutions of higher education. Primary sponsor: Lisa Wellman (D). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to Ways & Means.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to financial aid awards for students attending private four-year and two-year institutions of higher education;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Wellman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Matt Boehnke | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Perry Dozier | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“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.
- And refer to Ways & Means.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.