SB 5013 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Establishing a department of transportation map for the placement of campaign signage.

SB 5013 requires Washington's Department of Transportation to create and maintain a public map showing where temporary political campaign signs may be placed along state highways, including interstates, primary roads, and scenic routes. The map must clearly mark all permitted locations (like department-owned land), prohibited areas (such as highway right-of-way zones), and adjacent land where signs are allowed. This map must be posted on the department's website for public access and will determine whether signs can be removed (only if placed in a prohibited zone as shown on the map). The bill directly affects campaign organizers, local governments, and the Department of Transportation by standardizing signage placement rules on state roadways.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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