2026 WSSDA Bill Watch

Bill #UpdatedStatusPositionSponsorCategoriesShort Description
2SHB 166201/12/2026H EducationMonitorSantosGovernanceRemoving the requirement for certain education agencies to reside in the office of the superintendent of public instruction for administrative purposes and by making other necessary changes to support independent administration of each agency.
HB 244001/13/2026H EducationMonitorSantosFunding & FinanceAddressing records maintained by the office of the education ombuds.
HB 210001/12/2026H FinanceScott, S.Funding & FinanceEnacting an excise tax on large operating companies on the amount of payroll expenses above the minimum wage threshold of the additional medicare tax to fund services to benefit Washingtonians and establishing the Well Washington fund account.
HB 253401/19/2026H EducationMonitorShaversStudent Safety & WellbeingPromoting educational stability for children of military families.
SB 589301/12/2026S Ways & MeansSupport ShortFunding & FinanceAddressing appropriations for long-term forest health and wildfire reduction.
SSB 594101/26/2026S Rules 2ShortFacilities, ConstructionAllowing limited exemptions to renewable energy systems requirements for certain school districts.
HB 234101/12/2026H EducationSimmonsGovernance
SB 607801/13/2026S EL/K-12MonitorSlatterWorkforce & Professional DevelopmentProviding prelicensing supports to individuals interested in becoming a licensed child care provider.
SB 608901/13/2026S EL/K-12MonitorSlatterGovernanceIncreasing coordination and alignment throughout the P20W system.
HB 260201/21/2026H Civil R & JudiStonierGovernanceEstablishing data and personal safety protections within areas of public accommodation for all Washington residents.
HB 269101/27/2026StonierFunding & Finance
HB 200702/20/2025H EducationMonitorStonierGovernanceExpanding opportunities for competency-based assessments in graduation pathway options.
2SHB 163401/26/2026H AppropsMonitorThaiSpecial Education & Student Support Providing school districts and public schools with assistance to coordinate comprehensive behavioral health supports for students.
HB 229501/12/2026H Cap BudgetSupport TharingerFunding & FinanceConcerning the capital budget.
HB 267101/26/2026H Postsec Ed & WTimmonsGovernanceConcerning state financial aid.
SB 601201/12/2026S Ways & MeansTorresFunding & FinanceExempting schools from retail sales tax imposed on certain services.
SB 598001/12/2026S Ways & MeansTorresFunding & FinanceExempting live presentations from retail sales and use tax.
SB 600301/12/2026S Ways & MeansSupport TrudeauFunding & FinanceConcerning the capital budget.
HB 256801/19/2026H HC/WellnessValdezWorkforce & Professional DevelopmentExtending coverage of prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces to public and school employees.
HB 223401/12/2026H AppropsWalshFunding & FinanceAddressing increased school utility costs due to the climate commitment act.
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