Senate approves package of bills, confirms three gubernatorial appointments

Feb 17, 2026

On Feb. 16 the Washington State Senate confirmed three gubernatorial appointees and passed a broad package of bills addressing housing tax exemptions, health‑care board language, pedestrian access in construction, crash‑prevention zones, cultural recognition days, pharmacy scope changes, renter cooling devices and other measures.

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The Washington State Senate convened Feb. 16 in Olympia and on a series of voice and roll‑call votes confirmed three gubernatorial appointees and advanced a broad slate of bills to final passage.

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