Washington State Senate adopts supplemental operating budget after split floor debate
On March 12, 2026, the Washington State Senate adopted the conference committee report and gave final passage to Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5,998, a supplemental operating budget that its supporters said protects health care and education while critics warned it relies on one-time reserves; the bill passed 28–21.
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The Washington State Senate on March 12 adopted the conference committee report on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5,998 and gave the bill final passage after floor debate and a roll-call vote that produced 28 ayes and 21 nays. The presiding officer declared a constitutional majority and the bill passed. The title will be the title of the act.
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