SB5059Introduced in the Senate
Concerning Washington state ferries captains.
Introduced by Marko Liias, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Concerning Washington state ferries captains.
Where it stands
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
January 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Transportation: do pass · February 27, 2025
18
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
18 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Christian | 004B | Yes |
| Bill Ramos | 005A | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | Yes |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Curtis King | 14 | Yes |
| Adrian Cortes | 18 | Yes |
| Jeff Wilson | 19 | Yes |
| Marko Liias | 21 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Transportation.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
TRAN - Majority; do pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Senate Rules "X" file.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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