Washington SB5374: Transportation/tribal rep.

What the bill says

An act Relating to including tribal representation in certain transportation activities; amending RCW 36.70A.070 and 36.81.121; and adding a new section to chapter 43.59 RCW.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT Relating to including tribal representation in certain transportation activities; amending RCW 36.70A.070 and 36.81.121; and adding a new section to chapter 43.59 RCW. Sec. 1. RCW 36.70A.070 and 2024 c 135 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: The comprehensive plan of a county or city that is required or chooses to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 shall consist of a map or maps, and descriptive text covering objectives, principles, and standards used to develop the comprehensive plan. The plan shall be an internally consistent document and all elements shall be consistent with the future land use map. A comprehensive plan shall be adopted and amended with public participation as provided in RCW 36.70A.140. Each comprehensive plan shall include a plan, scheme, or design for each of the following: (1) A land use element designating the proposed general distribution and general location and extent of the uses of land, where appropriate, for agriculture, timber production, housing, commerce, industry, recreation, open spaces and green spaces, urban and community forests within the urban growth area, general aviation airports, public utilities, public facilities, and other land uses. The land use element shall include population densities, building intensities, and estimates of future population growth. The land use element shall provide for protection of the quality and quantity of groundwater used for …

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Sponsors

• Claudia Kauffman (D) · primary sponsor
• Marko Liias (D)
• Javier Valdez (D)
• Robert Hasegawa (D)
• Deborah Krishnadasan (D)
• Liz Lovelett (D)
• T'wina Nobles (D)
• Derek Stanford (D)
• Wilson, Claire (D, 30)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
2. March 5, 2026: Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
3. March 2, 2026: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
4. March 2, 2026: Minority; without recommendation.
5. March 2, 2026: Minority; do not pass.
6. March 2, 2026: TR - Majority; do pass with amendment
7. March 2, 2026: Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:00 PM.
8. February 27, 2026: Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 10:30 AM.
9. February 25, 2026: Referred to Transportation.
10. February 25, 2026: Minority; without recommendation.

Votes

• House Committee on Transportation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Local Government (March 2, 2026): 16 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Committee on Local Government: Do pass as amended (February 25, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 11, 2026): 43 yea, 6 nay, passed
• House Committee on Transportation: Do pass as amended by Committee on Local Government (April 8, 2025): 15 yea, 3 nay, passed
• House Committee on Local Government: Do pass as amended (April 1, 2025): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (March 12, 2025): 48 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB5374?

SB5374 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Transportation/tribal rep.

What does SB5374 do?

In its own words: An act Relating to including tribal representation in certain transportation activities; amending RCW 36.70A.070 and 36.81.121; and adding a new section to chapter 43.59 RCW.

What is the status of SB5374?

Passed one chamber as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (March 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SB5374?

Claudia Kauffman (D), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB5374?

On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5374&Year=2025