SSB 5973 Details
| Legal Title | AN ACT Relating to 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; |
| Bill Description | 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. |
Committee Hearings
| Hearing | Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (Public) |
| Hearing | Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (Executive) |
SSB 5973 Bill Timeline
Go to SSB 5973 at leg.wa.gov
Strong Momentum
02/04/2026
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
01/26/2026
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
01/23/2026
Minority; do not pass.
01/23/2026
SGTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
01/12/2026
First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
01/05/2026
Prefiled for introduction.