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This bill adds a new section to chapter 1.20 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which deals with state symbols, by officially designating the Pediocactus nigrispinus as Washington state's official cactus. The bill specifically recognizes this cactus by its scientific name and also includes several common names by which it is known, such as the basalt cactus, snowball cactus, hedgehog cactus, and Columbia plateau cactus. By formally recognizing this specific cactus species as a state symbol, the legislature is highlighting a unique and native plant that is representative of Washington's diverse botanical landscape. The bill follows the typical legislative process of creating a new section in the state's legal code to formally establish this designation.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5325&Year=2025&Initiative=false