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WA SB 5990

died on adjournment

Expanding the qualifications of those who may serve as a local health officer in rural counties.

Washington · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did WA SB 5990 pass?

No. WA SB 5990 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-26): Senate Rules "X" file.

What is WA SB 5990 about?

WA SB 5990 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “Expanding the qualifications of those who may serve as a local health officer in rural counties.”.

Who sponsors WA SB 5990?

Muzzall is the primary sponsor of WA SB 5990.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-26 — Senate Rules "X" file.
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Muzzallprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-26

    Senate Rules "X" file.

  2. 2026-02-12

    Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

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  3. 2026-02-02

    Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  4. 2026-01-30

    Minority; without recommendation.

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  5. 2026-01-30

    Minority; do not pass.

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  6. 2026-01-30

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

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  7. 2026-01-30

    Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM.

  8. 2026-01-16

    Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM.

  9. 2026-01-12

    First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

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  10. 2026-01-06

    Prefiled for introduction.

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