SB 5780 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning reimbursement payments for replacing student transportation vehicles.

This bill establishes a reimbursement system for Washington school districts replacing student transportation vehicles (like school buses). It requires the superintendent to set annual payment rates based on vehicle categories, inflation, and expected lifetime costs, ensuring payments cover replacement costs minus salvage value. Districts must report transportation data quarterly and cannot receive duplicate funding if they get grants for the same vehicle. The bill also mandates districts maintain vehicles to standards, with penalties for poor maintenance, and tracks fuel costs and operational data in financial reports.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
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Chris Gildon
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