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Senate adopts conference report and passes supplemental operating budget (SSB 5,998)
Summary
The Washington State Senate adopted the conference committee report and passed engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5,998, a supplemental operating budget negotiated with the House that lawmakers said preserves health care, long‑term care and education funding; the final roll call was 28‑21.
The Washington State Senate on March 12, 2026, adopted the conference committee report and passed engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5,998, a supplemental operating budget the majority described as a negotiated compromise to protect health care, long‑term care, behavioral health and K‑12 funding.
Senator Pam Robinson, who moved adoption of the conference committee report, told colleagues the budget was the product of extensive work…
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