Washington

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 69th Legislature (2025-26), from filing to law.

69 bills on animals and wildlife Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
HB 2247 Veterinarian relationship Lisa Parshley Became law Mar 24, 2026Effective date 7/1/2027.
SB 5899 Chiropractic/animals Shelly Short, Shelly Short Died Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third…
SB 5833 Pets in unattended vehicles Keith Wagoner Died Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third…
SB 5203 Wildlife safe passages Jesse Salomon Died Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third…
HJM 4004 Marine mammal protection act Rob Chase In committee Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third …
HB 2343 Game farm/water quality Peter Abbarno Died Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third …
HB 1078 Pet insurance Amy Walen Died Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third …
HB 2554 Tribal fishing rights Debra Lekanoff Became law Mar 11, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
SB 6233 Sale of covered animals Marko Liias Died Feb 26, 2026Senate Rules "X" file.
HB 2737 Commercial shellfish fees Adam Bernbaum Died Feb 13, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2668 Bob Oke game farm relocation Ed Orcutt Died Feb 4, 2026Referred to Capital Budget.
HB 2598 Anadromous fish recovery Debra Lekanoff Died Feb 4, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
HB 1735 Force-feeding of birds Lisa Parshley Died Feb 4, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
SB 6318 Commercial shellfish fees Mike Chapman Died Feb 3, 2026Referred to Ways & Means.
SR 8677 Blessing of the fleet Sharon Shewmake Passed one chamber Feb 2, 2026Adopted.
SB 6322 Bob Oke game farm relocation John Braun Died Jan 28, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 1904 Declawing cats Strom Peterson Died Jan 27, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
SB 6306 Child welfare/animal control Leonard Christian Died Jan 26, 2026First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
HB 2659 Commercial shellfish fees Travis Couture Died Jan 26, 2026First reading, referred to Appropriations.
SB 6272 Birds/buildings Marko Liias Died Jan 22, 2026First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs…
HB 2631 Agency customer service Adison Richards Died Jan 22, 2026First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relati…
SB 6241 Steelhead populations John Braun Died Jan 20, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2578 Fish and wildlife commission Debra Lekanoff Died Jan 20, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
SB 6207 Salmonid hatchery production John Braun Died Jan 19, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2542 Animal testing alternatives Mia Gregerson Died Jan 16, 2026First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
HB 1608 Farmed octopus Strom Peterson Died Jan 15, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
SB 6088 Game farm/water quality John Braun Died Jan 13, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
SB 6072 Veterinarian relationship Annette Cleveland Died Jan 13, 2026First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SJM 8013 Pinnipeds, predatory birds Phil Fortunato In committee Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
SB 5996 Commercial shellfish fees Drew MacEwen Died Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
SB 5960 Ungulate populations Shelly Short Died Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
SB 5908 WDFW public participation Shelly Short Died Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
SB 5804 Fish habitat restoration Yasmin Trudeau Died Jan 12, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motio…
SB 5728 Fish and wildlife commission Keith Wagoner Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5599 Commercial fishery licenses Drew MacEwen Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5590 Livestock wolf predation Keith Wagoner Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5482 Use of dogs to hunt Marko Liias Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5475 Salmon recovery maintenance Perry Dozier Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5376 Cruelty to animals Mike Chapman Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5354 Gray wolf management Shelly Short Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5322 Burrowing shrimp Mike Chapman Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5259 Commercial fishing bait tax Sharon Shewmake Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5155 Salmon recovery projects Jesse Salomon Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2258 Animal control excise tax Lisa Parshley Died Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Finance.
HB 2221 Ungulate populations Hunter Abell Died Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 2031 Fishing and hunting licenses Joe Fitzgibbon Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1985 Animal services districts Lisa Parshley Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1976 Release of pets & plants Brandy Donaghy Died Jan 12, 2026Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 1955 Fishing & shellfishing/youth Alicia Rule Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1930 Fish and wildlife commission Tom Dent Died Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

From Washington's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.