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WA HB2578

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Debra Lekanoff

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission from 9 to 13 members, plus 4 alternate members
  • Adds 4 tribal members who must be elected chairs (or equivalent executives) of federally recognized Indian tribes with traditional lands in Washington, serving 4-year terms
  • Requires geographic balance for tribal seats: 2 from east of the Cascade mountains and 2 from west
  • Creates 4 alternate positions for elected tribal council members to serve when primary tribal commissioners are absent
  • Increases quorum requirement from 5 to 7 members and the threshold for calling special meetings from 5 to 7 members

Legislative Description

Adding tribal members to the fish and wildlife commission.

Last Action

Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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