Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington SB5968: Permitting and licensing
Status: Passed one chamber, March 12, 2026
Improving regulatory efficiency by integrating executive order 25-03, concerning permitting and licensing processes, into chapter 43.42A RCW.
What the bill says
An act Relating to improving regulatory efficiency by integrating executive order 25-03, concerning permitting and licensing processes, into chapter 43.42A RCW; amending RCW 43.42A.005, 43.42A.010, 43.42A.020, 43.42A.030, and 43.42A.040; and adding new sections to chapter 43.42A RCW.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to improving regulatory efficiency by integrating executive order 25-03, concerning permitting and licensing processes, into chapter 43.42A RCW; amending RCW 43.42A.005, 43.42A.010, 43.42A.020, 43.42A.030, and 43.42A.040; and adding new sections to chapter 43.42A RCW. Sec. 1. RCW 43.42A.005 and 2014 c 68 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: ((On December 30, 2013, the Washington state auditor's office issued a performance audit report, finding that state agencies could shorten the time it takes to submit, review, and make decisions on business permit applications through simple improvements. In response to the performance audit findings, the legislature intends to improve the predictability and efficiency of permit decisions by making information about permitting assistance and timelines more readily available to the public.)) The legislature finds that providing ((citizens and businesses))those applying for credentials with better information about ((permit))credential decisions will assist their planning and decision making((, promoting))and promote economic development. Making ((permit))credential performance data readily accessible to ((citizens))applicants helps them hold government accountable to a high level of customer service and timeliness. Finally, requiring agencies to track the time it takes to issue ((permits))credentials equips agency leaders with key information that can assist them in improving overall project schedules, better allocating resources, and identifying additional opportunities to better serve the public. Sec. 2. RCW 43.42A.010 and 2014 c …
Sponsors
- Deborah Krishnadasan (D) · primary sponsor
- Marko Liias (D)
- Sharon Shewmake (D)
Latest actions
- : By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
- : Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- : Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- : Minority; without recommendation.
- : APP - Majority; do pass with amendment
- : Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
- : Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
- : Referred to Appropriations.
- : Minority; without recommendation.
- : SGOV - Majority; do pass with amendment
Votes
- House Committee on Appropriations: Do pass as amended by Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations (March 2, 2026): 27 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations: Do pass as amended (February 24, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 13, 2026): 40 yea, 8 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Ways & Means: That Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5968 be substituted therefor, and the second substitute bill do pass (February 9, 2026): 17 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5968 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass (January 23, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, OFFICE
Common questions
- What is SB5968?
- SB5968 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Permitting and licensing.
- What does SB5968 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to improving regulatory efficiency by integrating executive order 25-03, concerning permitting and licensing processes, into chapter 43.42A RCW; amending RCW 43.42A.005, 43.42A.010, 43.42A.020, 43.42A.030, and 43.42A.040; and adding new sections to chapter 43.42A RCW.
- What is the status of SB5968?
- 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 SB5968?
- Deborah Krishnadasan (D), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB5968?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5968&Year=2025
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