H-3006.3
HOUSE BILL 2598
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By Representatives Lekanoff, Bernbaum, Parshley, Ramel, Richards, Pollet, Ryu, Nance, and Timmons
Read first time 01/20/26. Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
AN ACT Relating to improving statewide coordination in support of anadromous fish recovery; amending RCW 77.85.005 ; adding a new section to chapter 77.85 RCW; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that in recognition of the cultural, treaty, economic, recreational, and legal importance of salmon in Washington, many state agencies' role is to implement policy and laws, and they devote significant program attention and resources to supporting the recovery, viability, and protection of anadromous fish. Further, the legislature recognizes the importance of a coordinated approach to statewide salmon recovery not just between state agencies, but also in partnership with the state's tribal comanagers. The legislature intends to ensure that all pertinent state agencies share in and support the mission of recovering and protecting salmon in Washington by creating a venue through which state agencies and tribes can come together to review overall progress towards salmon recovery. However, the legislature does not intend to reallocate among state agencies any existing programs or responsibilities related to salmon recovery in Washington through this act.
Sec. 2. RCW 77.85.005 and 2009 c 345 s 9 are each amended to read as follows: