(Olympia, WA)  --  The Washington presidential primary would happen earlier in the year if a bill cleared by the state Senate wins final approval.  The primary currently takes place on the fourth Tuesday in May, but the bill would move it to the second Tuesday in March.  Federal Way Senator and co-sponsor Mark Miloscia says moving up the primary would increase the influence of Washington state voters on choosing presidential candidates.  The bill now heads to the House.