SB5523Introduced in the Senate
Concerning the role of students on the governing boards of institutions of higher education.
Introduced by Marcus Riccelli, District 003A
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Concerning the role of students on the governing boards of institutions of higher education.
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 Higher Education & Workforce Development · February 28, 2025
15
Yes
8
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 | No |
| Mark Schoesler | 9 | No |
| Ron Muzzall | 10 | No |
| Robert Hasegawa | 11 | Yes |
| Judith Warnick | 13 | Not Voting |
| Nikki Torres | 15 | No |
| Perry Dozier | 16 | No |
| John Braun | 20 | No |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM.
HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
And refer to Ways & Means.
Referred to Ways & Means.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Higher Education & Workforce Development.
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Senate Rules "X" file.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Washington Legislature website
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- Fiscal Note (supplement)
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