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Floor roundup: Senate advances multiple bills including economic plan, early literacy transfer and wrongly convicted compensation

Washington State Senate · February 16, 2026
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Summary

The Washington State Senate advanced and passed a package of bills on the floor session, including a statewide economic development plan (SB 6289), early literacy program transfers (SB 5961), adjustments to judicial security (SB 6086) and changes to wrongly convicted compensation (SB 5520). Vote tallies and brief descriptions are provided.

During the session the Senate advanced and declared passed several bills by recorded roll calls and floor motions. The actions below summarize titles, key provisions and final roll-call outcomes recorded on the floor.

Votes at a glance

- Senate Bill 6,289 (substitute): Creates a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan; declared passed (constitutional majority reported).

- Senate Bill 5,961 (substitute): Transfers the Imagination Library and…

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