Removing the requirement that women's commission members be subject to senate confirmation.
SB 5888 removes the requirement that the governor's appointments to the Washington State Women's Commission must be confirmed by the Senate. This bill directly affects the appointment process for the commission's nine non-legislative members, changing it from "appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate" to simply "appointed by the governor." The key provision eliminates the Senate confirmation step, allowing the governor to appoint members without seeking legislative approval. This change streamlines the appointment process but does not alter the commission's composition rules or member qualifications.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 15, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
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Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
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Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
SGTE - Majority; do pass.
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Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
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Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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