Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2279 — Agriculture/PFAS chemicals

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

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Evaluating the use of PFAS chemicals in agriculture.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 43.23.110.

  • RCW 43.23.110

    (1)(a) The director of agriculture shall exercise all powers and perform all duties prescribed by law with respect to grains, grain and hay products, grain and terminal warehouses, commercial feeds, commercial fertilizers, and chemical pesticides. (b) He or she shall enforce and supervise the administration of all laws relating to grains, grain and hay products, grain and terminal warehouses, commercial feeds, commercial fertilizers, and chemical pesticides. (2) The department shall establish a program to evaluate the use of PFAS chemicals, as defined in RCW 70A.350.010, in fertilizers and pesticides regulated by the department under chapters 15.54 and 15.58

    amended

Action History

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

Sponsors

  • (Parshley) · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • (Parshley)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2279 do?
Evaluating the use of PFAS chemicals in agriculture.
Who sponsors HB 2279?
HB 2279 is sponsored by (Parshley).
What is the current status of HB 2279?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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