Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SJM 8013 — Pinnipeds, predatory birds

Last action — First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Requesting Congress to amend the marine mammal protection act and the migratory bird act to allow the lethal removal of pinnipeds and predatory birds in Puget Sound in a manner similar to the recent changes authorized in the Columbia river to protect endangered salmon populations.

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

Sponsors

  • (Fortunato) · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Fortunato)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJM 8013 do?
Requesting Congress to amend the marine mammal protection act and the migratory bird act to allow the lethal removal of pinnipeds and predatory birds in Puget Sound in a manner similar to the recent changes authorized in the Columbia river to protect endangered salmon populations.
Who sponsors SJM 8013?
SJM 8013 is sponsored by (Fortunato).
What is the current status of SJM 8013?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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