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WA HB2554

Bill

Status

Passed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Debra Lekanoff

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals RCW chapter 77.110, a 1985 law the legislature finds inconsistent with judicially affirmed and treaty-reserved fishing rights of Pacific Northwest tribes

  • Removes five specific sections: declarations, a petition to Congress, state natural resources management policy, a provision on denial of rights based on race/sex/origin/cultural heritage, and a transmittal provision

  • Eliminates legal conflict between the 1985 statutes and existing state-tribal cooperative fishery management agreements for salmon, trout, and steelhead

  • Intended to maintain Washington's commitments and relationships with Pacific Northwest tribes regarding fish resource management

Legislative Description

Recognizing judicially affirmed and treaty-reserved fishing rights and promoting state-tribal cooperative agreements in the management of salmon, trout, and steelhead resources.

Last Action

Effective date 6/11/2026.

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/24/2026
Agriculture & Natural Resources2/17/2026
Rules2/4/2026
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/19/2026

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