SB5143Introduced in the Senate
Concerning the ethics in public service act.
Introduced by Chris Gildon, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Concerning the ethics in public service act.
Where it stands
Effective date 7/27/2025*.
May 20, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 24, 2025
45
Yes
1
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
48 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | Yes |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Absent |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Absent |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
| Derek Stanford | 1 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
SGTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
1st substitute bill substituted
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:30 AM.
SGOV - Majority; do pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 78; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 2.
Vote on third reading will be reconsidered.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 70; nays, 26; absent, 0; excused, 2.
Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House to recede from amendments.
Returned to second reading for amendment.
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 377, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 7/27/2025*.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Washington Legislature website
- Senate Floor Amendment (amendment)
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