Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 6321: Scientific research
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 6321 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sustaining life-saving and prosperity-building scientific research in Washington by establishing the Washington institute for scientific advancement. Primary sponsor: Vandana Slatter (D). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to sustaining life-saving and prosperity-building scientific research in Washington by establishing the Washington institute for scientific advancement, funding scientific research, and raising revenue therefor;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandana Slatter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 48 |
| Adrian Cortes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Victoria Hunt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Liz Lovelett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Marcus Riccelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Javier Valdez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Lisa Wellman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
“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 Higher Education & Workforce Development.