Washington SB6225: Authorizes Transportation Funding Bonds
Summary
The Washington State Legislature has passed Senate Bill 6225, authorizing the issuance of bonds for transportation funding. The bill was delivered to the Governor on March 13, 2026, following passage in both the Senate and House.
What changed
Washington Senate Bill 6225, titled 'Authorizing bonds for transportation funding,' has been enacted by the Washington State Legislature and delivered to the Governor on March 13, 2026. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds to secure funding for transportation projects. This legislative action represents a significant step in allocating resources for infrastructure development within the state.
This bill will enable the state to finance critical transportation initiatives through the issuance of bonds. Compliance officers and legal professionals should note that this legislation impacts public finance and government funding mechanisms related to transportation infrastructure. While no direct compliance actions are immediately required for regulated entities, understanding the funding mechanisms and potential project impacts is advisable for those operating within or interacting with the state's transportation sector.
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WA SB6225 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session
Washington Senate Bill 6225
WA State Legislature page for SB6225
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Status
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Enrolled on March 13 2026 - 75% progression
Action: 2026-03-13 - Delivered to Governor.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing bonds for transportation funding.
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Title
Authorizing bonds for transportation funding.
Sponsors
| Sen. Marko Liias [D] | Sen. Curtis King [R] |
Roll Calls
2026-03-12 - Senate - Senate Final Passage as Amended by the House (Y: 49 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-03-11 - House - House Final Passage as Amended by the House (Y: 59 N: 38 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-03-09 - House - House Committee on Transportation: do pass with amendment(s) (Y: 16 N: 3 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-27 - Senate - Senate 3rd Reading & Final Passage (Y: 49 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-26 - Senate - Senate Committee on Transportation: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (Y: 18 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-13 | Senate | Delivered to Governor. |
| 2026-03-12 | House | Speaker signed. |
| 2026-03-12 | Senate | President signed. |
| 2026-03-12 | Senate | Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. |
| 2026-03-12 | Senate | Senate concurred in House amendments. |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 1. |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Committee amendment |
| 2026-03-09 | House | Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. |
| 2026-03-09 | House | Referred to Rules 2 Review. |
| 2026-03-09 | House | Minority; without recommendation. |
| 2026-03-09 | House | Minority; do not pass. |
| 2026-03-09 | House | TR - Majority; do pass with amendment |
| 2026-03-09 | House | Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 8:00 AM. |
| 2026-03-05 | House | Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 8:00 AM. |
| 2026-03-02 | House | First reading, referred to Transportation. |
| 2026-02-27 | Senate | Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. |
| 2026-02-27 | Senate | Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. |
| 2026-02-27 | Senate | 1st substitute bill substituted |
| 2026-02-27 | Senate | Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. |
| 2026-02-26 | Senate | Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. |
| 2026-02-26 | Senate | TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. |
| 2026-02-26 | Senate | Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 8:00 AM. |
| 2026-02-24 | Senate | Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM. |
| 2026-01-20 | Senate | First reading, referred to Transportation. |
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43 | 84 | 092 | Repealed Code | See Bill Text |
| 46 | 68 | | New Code | See Bill Text |
| 47 | 10 | | New Code | See Bill Text |
| 47 | 10 | 879 | Amended Code | See Bill Text |
Washington State Sources
| Type | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Summary | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6225&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Text | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6225.pdf |
| Text | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6225-S.pdf |
| Text | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/6225-S.PL.pdf |
| Amendment | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/6225-S%20AMH%20TR%20H3808.1.pdf |
| Supplement | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6225%20SBA%20TRAN%2026.pdf |
| Supplement | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6225%20SBR%20TRAN%20TA%2026.pdf |
| Supplement | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6225%20SBR%20TRAN%20OC%2026.pdf |
| Supplement | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6225-S%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf |
| Supplement | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6225-S%20HBA%20TR%2026.pdf |
| Supplement | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6225-S%20HBR%20TR%2026.pdf |
| Supplement | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6225-S%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf |
| Supplement | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6225-S%20SBR%20HA%2026.pdf |
| Supplement | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6225-S%20SBR%20FBR%2026.pdf |
| Roll Call | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/majorityminority/recommendation?type=majority&legId=136188&actionText=TRAN%20-%20Majority%3B%201st%20substitute%20bill%20be%20substituted%2C%20do%20pass.&mId=34002&isInit=False&biennium=2025-26 |
| Roll Call | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/rollcall/vote?legId=136188&chamber=Senate&actionHistoryDate=02-27-2026&indexOnDayByChamber=1&billNumber=6225&isInit=False&biennium=2025-26 |
| Roll Call | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/majorityminority/recommendation?type=majority&legId=136188&actionText=TR%20-%20Majority%3B%20do%20pass%20with%20amendment%28s%29.&mId=34125&isInit=False&biennium=2025-26 |
| Roll Call | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/rollcall/vote?legId=136188&chamber=House&actionHistoryDate=03-11-2026&indexOnDayByChamber=1&billNumber=6225&isInit=False&biennium=2025-26 |
| Roll Call | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/rollcall/vote?legId=136188&chamber=Senate&actionHistoryDate=03-12-2026&indexOnDayByChamber=1&billNumber=6225&isInit=False&biennium=2025-26 |
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