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Votes at a glance: multiple bills advanced or passed on Senate floor

Washington State Senate · February 16, 2026
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Summary

During the session the Senate advanced and passed several bills with recorded roll calls: SB 6,258 (medical license relinquishment), SB 6,313 (capitol centennial stewardship account), substitute SB 6,149 (rural county definition), plus other amendment actions on SB 6,346.

The Senate handled a cluster of measures and recorded votes during the floor session.

- Senate Bill 6,258: The chamber advanced and declared SB 6,258 passed (49–0). The bill creates a voluntary, non‑disciplinary pathway for relinquishing licenses issued by the Washington Medical Commission.

- Senate Bill 6,313: The Senate passed SB 6,313 (49–0), which creates a capital centennial stewardship account and authorizes officials to raise funds for Capitol preservation projects.

- Substitute Senate Bill 6,149: The Senate passed the substitute for SB 6,149 (48–1). The substitute adjusts the definition of a "rural county" for public facilities funding and preserves eligibility for certain programs and grants.

Floor records show leaders moved to advance the bills, sponsors made brief remarks summarizing intent and the secretary called roll for final passage. Several technical and policy amendments to other measures were debated and either withdrawn or voted on during the session.