SB 6313 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Creating the capitol centennial stewardship account and authorizing members of the legislature and statewide elected officials to solicit gifts, grants, and donations to the account.

SB 6313 creates a special "capitol centennial stewardship account" managed by the state treasurer to fund preservation and public access improvements at Washington's state capitol building ahead of its 2028 centennial. It authorizes state legislators and statewide elected officials to solicit gifts, grants, or donations specifically for three purposes: repairing historic capitol facilities, supporting educational programs, and enhancing public engagement with state government. The bill clarifies that such solicitations do not violate standard gift acceptance rules for public officials, provided funds are used only for the designated capitol-related purposes. This is a procedural funding mechanism, not a policy change affecting citizens or requiring new taxes.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 16, 2026

How they voted

510
Passed
Total votes 51
Feb 16, 2026
D Democratic31
31 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican20
20 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
12
Committee
13
Mar 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
CB - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 8:30 AM.
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to Capital Budget.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
SGOV - Majority; do pass.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (51-0)
senate
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
SGTE - Majority; do pass.
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors