Providing access for legislators to facilities owned and operated by the state.

 S-1190.1

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5342

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Senate Human Services (originally sponsored by Senators Christian and Frame)

READ FIRST TIME 02/06/25.

AN ACT Relating to providing access for legislators to facilities owned and operated by the state; and adding a new section to chapter 72.01 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 72.01 RCW to read as follows:

(1) Access to state owned and operated facilities by members of the Washington legislature aids members in the effective exercise of their legislative functions and roles. The legislature recognizes that access to secure facilities, including those requesting to meet with incarcerated individuals, can require advance planning to ensure safety and minimize potential impacts on facility operations.