Votes at a glance: Appropriations committee actions on multiple bills including SB 5393
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Summary
The House Appropriations Committee on 2025-10-12 reported several Senate bills out of committee with do-pass recommendations; the most contested vote was substitute SB 5393 (17–14). Other bills advanced with larger margins or unanimous tallies as recorded below.
The Washington State House Appropriations Committee recorded the following formal actions on 2025-10-12:
SB 5393 — Reported out of committee with a do-pass recommendation. Final roll call: 17 ayes, 14 nays. Multiple amendments were considered and not adopted (Harrington 787; Harrington 792; Harrington 791; Harrington 790). The bill concerns transitions of residents from Regional Habilitation Centers (RHCs), including Rainier School, and generated extended debate about planning, staff displacement and fiscal assumptions.
SB 5785 — Substitute reported out of committee as amended by the Appropriations Committee with a do-pass recommendation. Roll call announced: 19 ayes, 0 nays, 12 absent. A striking amendment (H 2321.2) was adopted on the record; the sponsor said remarks would be reserved for final passage.
SB 5786 — Second substitute reported out of committee with a do-pass recommendation. Vote announced: 17 ayes, 2 nays, 12 absent. One amendment was withdrawn during the meeting.
SB 5790 — Substitute reported out of committee with a do-pass recommendation. Vote announced: 19 ayes, 0 nays, 12 absent. Floor debate in committee focused on postsecondary funding and preservation of the Washington College Grant.
SB 5802 — Second substitute reported out of committee with a do-pass recommendation. Roll call announced: 19 ayes, 0 nays, 12 absent. The committee discussion noted interbudget flexibility between transportation and operating budgets.
SB 5807 — Reported out of committee with a do-pass recommendation. Roll call announced: 19 ayes, 0 nays, 12 absent. Committee members described the bill as an incentive-focused wellness measure and voted to advance pending further data.
What this means: All bills above have been reported out of the Appropriations Committee and will proceed to the House for further consideration; amendments and fiscal details may change during floor consideration and conference negotiations.