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Votes at a glance: key bills the Washington Senate advanced and passed

Washington State Senate · February 12, 2026
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Summary

During this session the Senate advanced or passed a number of bills by roll call or suspension of rules, including measures on sheriff certification (SB 5,974), AI regulation (SB 5,984), missing‑persons alerts (SB 6,070), survivor benefits (SB 6,323) and several transportation, housing, and prevailing‑wage bills.

The Senate's floor session advanced and concluded votes on multiple bills. Notable floor outcomes recorded on the transcript include:

- Second Substitute SB 5,974 (sheriff certification/decertification): advanced to third reading and declared passed by the Senate after roll call (constitutional majority recorded; roll‑call tally announced as 38 yeas, 19 nays on the floor).

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