Concerning the preservation and inspection of state historical records.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
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2026 session
Where it is
Show all 24 actions
Prefiled for introduction. · Dec 10, 2025
First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections. · Jan 12, 2026
SGTE - Majority; do pass. · Jan 16, 2026
Minority; without recommendation. · Jan 16, 2026
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. · Jan 19, 2026
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. · Jan 28, 2026
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. · Feb 4, 2026
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. · Feb 4, 2026
First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations. · Feb 6, 2026
SGOV - Executive action taken by committee. · Feb 20, 2026
SGOV - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). · Feb 20, 2026
Referred to Rules 2 Review. · Feb 23, 2026
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. · Feb 25, 2026
Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. · Feb 28, 2026
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. · Feb 28, 2026
Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. · Feb 28, 2026
Senate concurred in House amendments. · Mar 9, 2026
Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. · Mar 9, 2026
President signed. · Mar 11, 2026
Speaker signed. · Mar 11, 2026
Delivered to Governor. · Mar 12, 2026
Governor signed. · Mar 24, 2026
Chapter 208, 2026 Laws. · Mar 24, 2026
Effective date 6/11/2026. · Mar 24, 2026
The numbers
8
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Claudia KauffmanKeith WagonerT'wina NoblesMarcus RiccelliRebecca SaldañaSharon ShewmakeYasmin TrudeauJavier Valdez
Recorded votes
Final Passage as Amended by the HouseSenate · 2026-03-09 · Yea 49, Nay 0, Absent 0, Excused 0
Final Passage as Amended by the HouseHouse · 2026-02-28 · Yea 94, Nay 0, Absent 0, Excused 4
3rd Reading & Final PassageSenate · 2026-02-04 · Yea 49, Nay 0, Absent 0, Excused 0
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Who is lobbying on this
The Arc of Washington Statevia Stacy Dym
2 filingsPeople Empowered And Communities Enhanced via Darla Helt
1 filingThe Arc of King Countyvia Ramona Hattendorf
1 filingFrom 4 filings in Washington State lobbying disclosures (PDC), via data.wa.gov, naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
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Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (Mar 24, 2026).