Washington SB6354: Electric vehicles

What the bill says

An act Relating to advancing transportation electrification by expanding access to electric vehicles already being sold in Washington and increasing associated funding; amending RCW 46.96.010, 46.96.185, 46.70.041, 46.70.045, 46.70.101, 46.70.170, and 46.17.100; adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.

From the enrolled text:

AN ACT Relating to advancing transportation electrification by expanding access to electric vehicles already being sold in Washington and increasing associated funding; amending RCW 46.96.010, 46.96.185, 46.70.041, 46.70.045, 46.70.101, 46.70.170, and 46.17.100; adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date. Sec. 1. RCW 46.96.010 and 1989 c 415 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: The legislature finds and declares that the distribution and sale of motor vehicles in this state vitally affect the general economy of the state and the public interest and public welfare, that provision for warranty service to motor vehicles is of substantial concern to the people of this state, that the maintenance of fair competition among dealers and others is in the public interest, and that the maintenance of strong and sound dealerships is essential to provide continuing and necessary reliable services to the consuming public in this state and to provide stable employment to the citizens of this state. The legislature further finds that there is a substantial disparity in bargaining power between automobile manufacturers and ((their)) dealers, and that in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate the relationship between motor vehicle dealers and motor vehicle manufacturers, importers, …

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Sponsors

• Marko Liias (D) · primary sponsor
• Curtis King (R)

Latest actions

1. March 24, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026*.
2. March 24, 2026: Chapter 186, 2026 Laws.
3. March 24, 2026: Governor signed.
4. March 13, 2026: Delivered to Governor.
5. March 12, 2026: Speaker signed.
6. March 12, 2026: President signed.
7. March 12, 2026: Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.
8. March 12, 2026: Senate concurred in House amendments.
9. March 11, 2026: Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 5.
10. March 11, 2026: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Votes

• Final Passage as Amended by the House (March 12, 2026): 47 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Final Passage as Amended by the House (March 11, 2026): 84 yea, 9 nay, passed
• House Committee on Transportation: Do pass as amended (March 9, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (March 3, 2026): 46 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Transportation: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6354 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass (February 27, 2026): 13 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB6354?

SB6354 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Electric vehicles.

What does SB6354 do?

In its own words: An act Relating to advancing transportation electrification by expanding access to electric vehicles already being sold in Washington and increasing associated funding; amending RCW 46.96.010, 46.96.185, 46.70.041, 46.70.045, 46.70.101, 46.70.170, and 46.17.100; adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.

What is the status of SB6354?

Signed into law as of March 24, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026*. (March 24, 2026).

Who sponsored SB6354?

Marko Liias (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB6354?

On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6354&Year=2025