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WA HB2131
WA HB2131Providing for voluntary donations to the sea lion predation control account at the time of vessel registration for the purpose of salmon level preservation.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing for voluntary donations to the sea 2 lion predation control account at the time of vessel registration for 3 the purpose of salmon level preservation; reenacting and amending RCW 4 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, and 43.84.092; 5 adding new sections to chapter 88.02 RCW; providing effective dates; 6 providing a contingent effective date; providing expiration dates; 7 and providing contingent expiration dates. 8
AI Summary
This bill provides a mechanism for voluntary donations to a sea lion predation control account when vessel owners register or renew their vessel registration. Specifically, vessel owners can choose to donate $1 or more in whole dollar increments to support salmon preservation efforts through management of pinniped (seal and sea lion) populations in the lower Columbia River area. The donations will be deposited into a newly created sea lion predation control account in the state treasury, which can only be used for activities related to managing sea lion populations that impact salmon levels. The bill ensures that these funds cannot be used to replace existing funding for wildlife management. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing state law regarding the distribution of earnings from treasury accounts, adding the new sea lion predation control account to the list of accounts that receive proportional earnings. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with certain sections expiring at different dates between 2028 and 2029.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (14)
Ed Orcutt (R)*,
Andrew Barkis (R),
Stephanie Barnard (R),
Adam Bernbaum (D),
Tom Dent (R),
Jenny Graham (R),
Natasha Hill (D),
Mark Klicker (R),
John Ley (R),
Lisa Parshley (D),
Kristine Reeves (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Brianna Thomas (D),
Janice Zahn (D),
Last Action
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2131&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 2131 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75775 |
| Fiscal Note - 2131 HB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75642 |
| House bill analysis 2026 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2131%20HBA%20AGNR%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2131.pdf |
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