2026 WSSDA Bill Watch

Bill #UpdatedStatusPositionSponsorCategoriesShort Description
ESHB 222503/27/2026C 168 L 26CallanLearning, Instruction, & CurriculumRegulating artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
SB 596303/16/2026C 44 L 26NoblesFunding & FinanceModifying funding for the passport to careers program and eligibility for the Washington college grant.
ESSB 598403/27/2026S Rules 3WellmanLearning, Instruction, & CurriculumRegulating artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
EHB 231703/17/2026C 54 L 26EslickGovernanceConcerning early learning program licensing requirements.
E3SHB 196003/12/2026Del to GovRamelFacilities, ConstructionEncouraging renewable energy in Washington through tax policy and investment in local communities.
HB 258602/04/2026H Rules RTimmonsFunding & FinanceModifying funding for the passport to careers program and eligibility for the Washington college grant.
ESSB 626003/13/2026Del to GovWellmanFunding & FinanceImplementing efficiencies and programming changes in public education.
ESB 527203/25/2026C 155 L 26LovickPolicy & LegalImproving school safety by extending penalties for interference by, or intimidation by threat of, force or violence at schools and extracurricular activities and requiring schools to notify the public of such penalties.
E2SHB 117003/27/2026C 167 L 26ShaversLearning, Instruction, & CurriculumInforming users when content is developed or modified by artificial intelligence.
HB 263203/12/2026C 36 L 26ThaiPolicy & LegalModernizing terminology when referring to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States.
ESHB 253403/12/2026C 32 L 26MonitorShaversStudent Safety & WellbeingPromoting educational stability for children of military families.
SB 613403/25/2026C 161 L 26MonitorKingWorkforce & Professional DevelopmentConcerning notice to striking workers applying for unemployment insurance benefits of potential overpayment assessment upon receipt of retroactive wages.
2SHB 242903/19/2026C 93 L 26MonitorCallanStudent Safety & WellbeingSupporting children and youth behavioral health.
SB 606503/12/2026Del to GovMonitorDozierGovernanceConcerning school district transportation vehicle funds.
SHB 236003/27/2026C 197 L 26MonitorDonaghyGovernanceExpanding access to albuterol in public and private schools.
SSB 626803/19/2026C 88 L 26MonitorHarrisSpecial Education & Student Support Maintaining an online record of special education complaint decisions.
SB 627803/16/2026C 49 L 26MonitorWellmanGovernanceConcerning the ongoing review of approved teacher and principal preparation programs.
HB 179603/27/2026C 170 L 26MonitorCallanFacilities, ConstructionConcerning school districts' authority to contract indebtedness for school construction.
ESHB 129503/27/2026C 190 L 26MonitorPolletLearning, Instruction, & CurriculumUsing evidence-based instructional practices in reading and writing literacy for public elementary students.
SSB 534603/12/2026Del to GovMonitorLiiasGovernanceRestricting mobile device usage by public school students.
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