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IntroducedJan 05, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Washington Senate Bill
Protecting the integrity of the state initiative and referendum process by requiring a demonstration of support before issuance of a ballot measure title and authorizing citizen actions for certain signature gatherer compensation violations.
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Senate • Feb 04, 2026: Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
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Senate Calendar: 2/9/2026 Regular
Position: 35
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- Feb 04, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Jan 26, 2026 | Senate
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- Jan 23, 2026 | Senate
- 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; do not pass.
- Jan 20, 2026 | Senate
- Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
- Jan 12, 2026 | Senate
- First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
- Jan 05, 2026 | Senate
- Prefiled for introduction.
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