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WA SB5908

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shelly Short

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 34.05.514 to add a new venue requirement for judicial review of Fish and Wildlife Commission and Department of Fish and Wildlife actions

  • Petitions for review of agency actions regarding wildlife management and wildlife interaction must be filed in the county where the wildlife in question is located

  • Changes existing law that generally allows petitioners to choose between filing in Thurston County, their county of residence, or the county where affected property is located

  • Creates a fifth exception to the standard venue options for administrative proceedings, alongside existing exceptions for higher education, water rights adjudications, and pilotage commission appeals

Legislative Description

Concerning public participation requirements for department of fish and wildlife actions.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Natural Resources1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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