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WA SB6358
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Hasegawa
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AI Summary
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Revokes all previously granted corporate powers and limits corporations to only those powers explicitly granted in Washington state law (Titles 23, 23B, and 24 RCW)
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Prohibits corporations from engaging in election activity (supporting/opposing candidates or political parties) or ballot measure activity (supporting/opposing ballot measures)
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Applies to corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships formed under Washington state law
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Declares any corporate act outside expressly granted powers as "ultra vires" and void, with violating corporations forfeiting all corporate privileges including limited liability and perpetual duration
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Subjects foreign or out-of-state corporations engaging in Washington election or ballot measure activities to state jurisdiction and enforcement
Legislative Description
Concerning corporate powers.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
3/9/2026