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Bill

SB 5972

Biennium 2025-26 · Senate of origin

Correctional officers/arb.

Expanding the definition of uniformed personnel regarding correctional officers for purposes of interest arbitration.

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Status

3 key events · 20 total

Current status: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

  1. Feb 6, 2026
    First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
  2. Feb 4, 2026
    Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  3. Jan 12, 2026
    First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.