SB5978Introduced in the Senate
Establishing the Washington guaranteed admissions program and requiring student notifications.
Introduced by Drew Hansen, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishing the Washington guaranteed admissions program and requiring student notifications.
Where it stands
Referred to Ways & Means.
January 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass · January 29, 2026
2
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Boehnke | 8 | Not Voting |
| Judith Warnick | 13 | Not Voting |
| Drew Hansen | 23 | Yes |
| T'wina Nobles | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
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 1:30 PM.
HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Ways & Means.
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