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WA SB6313

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marko Liias

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the capitol centennial stewardship account to fund remodeling, repairs, interpretive/educational activities, and improvements to enhance public participation at the Washington state capitol ahead of its 2028 centennial

  • Authorizes legislators and statewide elected officials to solicit gifts, grants, and donations from public or private sources for the account, with a presumption they are not violating ethics rules on gift solicitation

  • Exempts solicitation for this account from the existing prohibition on soliciting contributions during legislative sessions (30 days before through adjournment)

  • Account provisions and solicitation authority expire June 30, 2033, with any remaining funds transferring to the capitol furnishings preservation committee account

Legislative Description

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.

Last Action

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2026
Capital Budget2/25/2026
State Government & Tribal Relations2/17/2026
Rules2/4/2026
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/26/2026

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