Washington · 2025-2026 Biennium (69th Legislature)

Concerning the removal of deceased candidates for nonpartisan office from ballots.

AN ACT Relating to the removal of deceased candidates for nonpartisan office from ballots;

HB 2574·House·Bill

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Jan 19, 2026

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

Jan 30, 2026

SGOV - Executive action taken by committee.

Jan 30, 2026

SGOV - Majority; do pass.

Jan 30, 2026

Minority; without recommendation.

Feb 3, 2026

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

Feb 6, 2026

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

Feb 16, 2026

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Feb 16, 2026

Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 2.

Feb 18, 2026

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.

Mar 12, 2026

By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

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