SB5488Introduced in the Senate
Strengthening the financial stability of persons in the care of the department of children, youth, and families.
Introduced by Emily Alvarado, District 034A
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Strengthening the financial stability of persons in the care of the department of children, youth, and families.
Where it stands
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
January 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Ways & Means: do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services · February 28, 2025
23
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Derek Stanford | 1 | Yes |
| Matt Boehnke | 8 | Yes |
| Mark Schoesler | 9 | Yes |
| Ron Muzzall | 10 | Yes |
| Robert Hasegawa | 11 | Yes |
| Judith Warnick | 13 | Yes |
| Nikki Torres | 15 | Yes |
| Perry Dozier | 16 | Yes |
| John Braun | 20 | Not Voting |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Human Services.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.
HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Ways & Means.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Senate Rules "X" file.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Washington Legislature website
- Senate Floor Amendment (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (amendment)
- Misc (supplement)
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- Fiscal Note (supplement)
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- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
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