Authorizing bonds for transportation funding.
Senate Bill 5800 authorizes the state of Washington to issue $7 billion in general obligation bonds to fund highway projects, including their design, land acquisition, and construction. The proceeds from these bonds will be deposited into the "move ahead WA account" within the motor vehicle fund, designated solely for these transportation purposes. The state pledges its full faith and credit for these bonds, with repayment primarily drawn from state excise taxes on fuel and vehicle-related fees. Additionally, the bill increases the authorized bond amount for the State Route 520 corridor projects by $500 million, bringing that specific project's total funding authorization to $2.45 billion.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 29, 2025
How they voted
37–14
Passed
Total votes 51
Mar 29, 2025
D
Democratic31
100% Yea
R
Republican20
70% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Mar 29, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (37-14)
senate
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
TRAN - Majority; do pass.
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Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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