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Votes at a glance: Senate passes a package of bills on final passage
Summary
The Washington Senate passed a series of bills on final passage Monday covering housing tax exemptions, pedestrian access during construction, crash‑prevention zones, recognition days, professional scope changes and other matters; this roundup lists each bill, its subject and the recorded floor outcome.
The Washington State Senate on Monday cleared multiple bills on final passage. Below are the measures recorded in floor proceedings, a one‑line summary of each, and the Senate’s recorded outcome.
- Senate Bill 6220 — Property tax exemption for nonprofit housing providers when property is temporarily used for community purposes: Passed on final passage (recorded as a constitutional majority; final roll call recorded as 49 ayes, 0 nays). (Transcript coverage: SEG 508–SEG 621)
- Senate Bill 6311 (engrossed substitute) — Continuous safe and accessible pedestrian passage during certain construction projects: Adopted after a Department of Transportation‑recommended amendment; final passage recorded 49 ayes, 0 nays. (SEG 807–SEG 946)
- Senate Bill 6066 (second substitute) — Establishing crash prevention zones (amends RCW 46.61.60): Sponsor described multiple fatal crashes on US‑395; amendment adoption and final passage recorded 46 ayes, 3 nays. (SEG 962–SEG 1138)
- Senate Bill 6044 — Recognizing Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas: Sponsor discussed cultural context and history; final passage recorded 49 ayes, 1 nay. (SEG 1140–SEG 1327)
- Senate Bill 5899 — Chiropractic endorsement to permit chiropractors to perform certain services on animals: Floor striking amendment adopted; final passage recorded 49 ayes, 0 nays. (SEG 1330–SEG 1498)
- Substitute Senate Bill 5924 — Expanding pharmacist scope through collaborative drug therapy agreements: Sponsor described Sunrise Review and potential savings; final passage recorded 38 ayes, 11 nays. (SEG 1501–SEG 1748)
- Senate Bill 6151 — Dedicated accounts for environmental program fees: Sponsors cited transparency in budgeting; final passage recorded 49 ayes, 0 nays. (SEG 1750–SEG 1862)
- Substitute Senate Bill 6200 — Renters’ ability to install portable cooling devices (see separate coverage): Final passage recorded 35 ayes, 14 nays after adoption of technical amendments. (SEG 1876–SEG 2182)
- Substitute Senate Bill 5901 — School construction assistance/facilities support for on‑base schools (Impact Aid adjustments): Final passage recorded 49 ayes, 0 nays. (SEG 2196–SEG 2364)
- Substitute Senate Bill 6080 — Contracts between U.S. and county/municipal jails for federal detainees: Several amendments proposed; final passage recorded 30 ayes, 19 nays. (SEG 2376–SEG 2566)
Most bills were advanced under suspension of rules and placed on final passage by unanimous consent or recorded roll call; where roll calls were recorded, the transcript includes the vote tallies quoted above. Several bills included adopted amendments described in the floor remarks. The Senate recessed later for caucus and lunch.
