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This bill designates the Pacific geoduck (scientific name Panopea generosa), a large, long-lived saltwater clam native to the west coast of North America, as the official state clam of Washington. By adding a new section to chapter 1.20 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which deals with state symbols and emblems, the legislation formally recognizes the geoduck as a representative state symbol. Geoducks are notable for their distinctive appearance, with a long siphon that can extend up to 1 meter from its shell, and they are commercially important in Washington state, particularly in the Puget Sound region where they are harvested for both domestic consumption and export. The bill is a simple, straightforward piece of legislation that aims to highlight a unique marine species significant to Washington's coastal ecology and economy.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5625&Year=2025&Initiative=false