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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Overview Bill text 2 Compare versions History 9 Sponsors

Feb 26, 2026 · Senate

Senate Rules "X" file.

Feb 4, 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.

Jan 23, 2026 · Senate

SGTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Jan 23, 2026 · Senate

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 5, 2026 · Senate

Prefiled for introduction.

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

22.3% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Floor Consideration — base rate 42%, measured from WA's completed sessions
Momentum +2 60/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 227 days quiet

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