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WA SB5903

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adrian Cortes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 68.52.155 to streamline cemetery district elections when candidates run unopposed
  • If only one person files and qualifies for a specific commissioner position, that person is automatically deemed elected
  • Unopposed commissioner positions will not appear on the general election ballot
  • Cemetery district elections continue to have no primary election to nominate candidates
  • Vacancies on cemetery district commissioner boards remain governed by chapter 42.12 RCW

Legislative Description

Concerning cemetery district elections.

Last Action

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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