Week 4 of the 2026 session will see an increase in floor action and an important deadline. Wednesday is the final day policy committees can vote to move Senate bills out of committee and into a fiscal committee or Rules, the last stop on the way to a floor vote. Policy committees will spend much of this week in executive session, making the important decision whether to move a bill forward ahead of Wednesday’s deadline.
AFFORDABILITY
Monday, Feb. 2 @ 10:30 a.m.
The Law & Justice Committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 6105, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias. The bipartisan bill will raise the garnishment exemption for medical debt so people can continue to afford the necessities while paying off their debts. Watch on TVW.
A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKFORCE
Monday, Feb. 2 @ 10:30 a.m.
The Labor & Commerce Committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 6282, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles. The bill requires state-registered building and construction apprenticeship programs to include behavioral health and wellness training so apprentices learn how to recognize distress, reduce stigma, prevent suicide, address substance use risks, and connect coworkers to help. It treats mental health like job-site safety — building prevention and peer awareness into training to save lives and strengthen the workforce. Watch on TVW.
SAFE STREETS
Monday, Feb. 2 @ 4 p.m.
The Transportation Committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 6311, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias. The bill will ensure safety for pedestrians when navigating a construction site by a school, hospital or park by requiring the construction company provide a continuous and accessible pedestrian passage throughout the duration of the work. Watch on TVW.
MILITARY FAMILIES
Tuesday, Feb. 3 @ 8 a.m.
The Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 6277, sponsored by Sen. Deb Krishnadasan. The bipartisan bill further streamlines the enrollment process for military families to help them get their kids back in school quicker when they move to a new school district. Watch on TVW.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY
Tuesday, Feb. 3 @ 11 a.m.
Democratic leadership will answer questions from the media on Tuesday. Watch on TVW.
HOUSING
Wednesday, Feb. 4 @ 10:30 a.m.
The Housing Committee will hear public testimony on House Bill 1500, sponsored by Rep. Julia Reed. The bill creates more transparency for potential buyers of a condo or other types of housing units in an HOA by increasing the information required to be included on resale certificates, such as outstanding fees owners may be required to pay, the HOA’s financial stability, ongoing lawsuits, what damage or risks are covered by insurance, and any known violations affecting the unit or common areas. Watch on TVW.
FLOOR ACTION
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
With policy committees beginning to wind down, floor action starts to pick up. The Senate will be on the floor passing bills Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week.
Wednesday, Feb. 4 @ 12:30: Watch on TVW
Thursday, Feb. 5 @ 10 a.m.: Watch on TVW
Friday, Feb. 6 @ 9 a.m.: Watch on TVW
