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Agency: 012 - Senate

Last Updated: 10/08/2025

A002 - Legislative Policy Setting

The Senate is half of the bicameral legislative branch of government established in the Washington State Constitution. Its primary function is to pass laws and make policy for the state of Washington jointly with the House of Representatives.

Account FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTE 283.4 293.1 293.1
001 - General Fund
State 45,521,000 50,984,000 96,505,000
FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTES 283.4 293.1 288.3
GFS 45,521,000 50,984,000 96,505,000
Other
Totals 45,521,000 50,984,000 96,505,000

Expected Results

The Senate is half of the bicameral legislative branch of government established in the Washington State Constitution. Its primary function is to pass laws and make policy for the state of Washington jointly with the House of Representatives.