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WashingtonSB 59632025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Modifying funding for the passport to careers program and eligibility for the Washington college grant.

Sponsored By: T'wina Nobles (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

More students qualify for Washington College Grant

Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, Washington high schoolers in grades 10–12 whose household gets Basic Food or State Food Assistance qualify for the Washington College Grant. Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, students who qualify for the Passport to Careers program also qualify for the Washington College Grant. This expands grant access and can lower future college costs for these students.

New rules for Passport to Careers aid

The law now measures Passport to Careers financial need using the federal Student Aid Index, not the old family contribution. This can increase or decrease a student’s award based on their situation. The law also defines what counts as occupational‑specific costs for apprentices and pre‑apprentices: fees, class tuition, work clothes, rain gear, boots, and tools.

Student aid fund protections and transfers

The state places money for programs like the Washington College Grant and Passport to Careers into one State Financial Aid Account. Money in the account does not expire and can be spent only on those programs. During the 2025–2027 budget period, the legislature may move money from this account to the state general fund.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bob Hasegawa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Claire Wilson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Javier Valdez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Chapman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rebecca Saldaña

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sharon Shewmake

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 140 • No: 1

House vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 92 • No: 1 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 2/13/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/14/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 44, 2026 Laws.

    3/14/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/14/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/9/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/5/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026Senate

  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 5.

    3/3/2026Senate

  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    3/2/2026Senate

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/25/2026Senate

  11. PEW - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/24/2026Senate

  12. PEW - Majority; do pass.

    2/24/2026Senate

  13. First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.

    2/17/2026Senate

  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    2/13/2026Senate

  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/13/2026Senate

  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/12/2026Senate

  17. WM - Majority; do pass.

    2/9/2026Senate

  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/9/2026Senate

  19. Referred to Ways & Means.

    1/23/2026Senate

  20. And refer to Ways & Means.

    1/22/2026Senate

  21. HEWD - Majority; do pass.

    1/22/2026Senate

  22. First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

    1/12/2026Senate

  23. Prefiled for introduction.

    1/5/2026Senate

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