Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 D · 4 R cosponsors

HB 2906 — Concerning the use of radio collars on gray wolves by the department of fish and wildlife.

Last action — By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 2906 simplifies the requirements for the Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding the use of radio collars on gray wolves. Instead of focusing specifically on packs that have had conflicts with livestock within a three-year period, the updated version mandates that the department must collar at least two wolves in every pack involved in conflicts. This change matters because it broadens the monitoring efforts to include more wolf packs, which can improve management strategies and help reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock more effectively.

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H-4527.2SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2906State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionByHouse Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives Kretz, Chapman, Lekanoff, Walsh, Schmick, Blake, Dent, Chandler, Orcutt, Springer, Pettigrew, and Shewmake)READ FIRST TIME 02/07/20.AN ACT Relating to the use of radio collars on gray wolves by the department of fish and wildlife;
H-4163.1HOUSE BILL 2906State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionByRepresentatives Kretz, Chapman, Lekanoff, Walsh, Schmick, Blake, Dent, Chandler, Orcutt, Springer, Pettigrew, and ShewmakeRead first time 01/30/20.Referred to Committee on Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.AN ACT Relating to the use of radio collars on gray wolves by the department of fish and wildlife;
A new section is added to chapter 77.12 RCW to read as follows:Until gray wolves are not listed as endangered, threatened, or sensitive under state law, the department shall prioritize the use of radio collars as a tool to monitor gray wolves and reduce conflicts with livestock.
A new section is added to chapter 77.12 RCW to read as follows:The department shall prioritize the use of radio collars as a tool to monitor gray wolves and avoid conflicts with livestock.
The department shall prioritize efforts to collar gray wolves within packs with known depredations of livestock at any point during the previous three years.
The department must radio collar at least two wolves in every pack in conflict.
The department must make multiple attempts each year to collar one or more wolves within each pack with known depredations of livestock in addition to placing collars in other packs.--- END ---
The department is encouraged, but not required, to radio collar at least one wolf in every pack in the state that has been confirmed by the department.
When carrying out the provisions in this section, the department must use existing department-owned collars.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.

  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  5. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  6. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  7. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  8. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  9. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  11. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 01:30 PM

  12. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 01:30 PM

  13. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.

  14. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.

  15. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources at 10:00 AM

  16. Referred to Appropriations.

  17. RDAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  18. Referred to Appropriations.

  19. RDAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  20. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources at 10:00 AM

  21. First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Kretz

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#48)

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31002
Republican 22000
Democrat 43000
Total 96002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chambers — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
DeBolt — Not Voting
Dolan — Yea
Hoff — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Yea
Johnson, J. — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McCaslin — Yea
Mead — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Yea
Smith — Not Voting
Sullivan — Yea
Sutherland — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Van Werven — Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2906?
HB 2906 is sponsored by Kretz, Mike Chapman (Democrat), Debra Lekanoff (Democrat), Joe Schmick (Republican), Blake, Tom Dent (Republican), Chandler, Ed Orcutt (Republican), Larry Springer (Democrat), Pettigrew, Sharon Shewmake (Democrat), and Jim Walsh (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2906?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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