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WashingtonSB 51392025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Concerning reentry council.

Sponsored By: Claire Wilson (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More voices on the Reentry Council

The law expands the Reentry Council from 15 to 22 members, all appointed by the Governor. It requires representatives from key state agencies and statewide groups. These include corrections, health, social services, employment, juvenile rehabilitation, colleges, law enforcement, crime victims, prosecutors, public defenders, businesses, housing providers, and faith groups. At least two members must have lived reentry experience. Two members are currently incarcerated—one in a men’s facility and one in a women’s facility. At least one full-voting seat is reserved for someone with tribal affairs experience. When appointing, the Governor considers race, ethnicity, gender, geography, and experience to reflect the incarcerated population.

Pay and travel covered for members

Council members may receive pay under state rules and get their travel costs reimbursed. The law does not set new dollar amounts.

New meeting rules and higher quorum

Once operating, the council meets at least four times each year. A quorum to do business is 12 members, up from 7. Members who are currently incarcerated may join only virtually, unless the meeting is held at their facility.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Claire Wilson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bob Hasegawa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Noel Frame

    Democratic • Senate

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 118 • No: 75

Senate vote • 4/17/2025

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 30 • No: 19

House vote • 4/10/2025

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 58 • No: 37 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/3/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 30 • No: 19

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    5/2/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 196, 2025 Laws.

    5/2/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    5/2/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/23/2025legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    4/22/2025legislature

  6. President signed.

    4/19/2025legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/17/2025Senate

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.

    4/17/2025House

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 3.

    4/10/2025Senate

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/10/2025Senate

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

    4/10/2025Senate

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

    4/8/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    3/28/2025Senate

  14. CS - Executive action taken by committee.

    3/26/2025Senate

  15. Minority; without recommendation.

    3/26/2025Senate

  16. Minority; do not pass.

    3/26/2025Senate

  17. CS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

    3/26/2025Senate

  18. First reading, referred to Community Safety.

    3/5/2025Senate

  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    3/3/2025Senate

  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2025Senate

  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    3/3/2025Senate

  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/26/2025Senate

  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    1/30/2025Senate

  24. Minority; without recommendation.

    1/29/2025Senate

  25. HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    1/29/2025Senate

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