BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 2681: Schools/evolution

Requiring that textbooks and curriculum shall teach the self-evident truth of creation.

Summary

Finds that the teaching of the theory of evolution in the common schools of the state of Washington is repugnant to the principles of the Declaration of Independence and thereby unconstitutional and unlawful.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the teaching of the theory of evolution in the common schools of the state of Washington;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2681 (2025–26) Cannabis license fees · Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2026
HB 2681 (2019–20) Long-term care workers · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2681 (2017–18) Federal produce safety rule · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2681 (2015–16) Pharmacies/contraceptives · Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2016
HB 2681 (2013–14) Annexing/city sales & use tx · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2681 (2011–12) Postdoctoral researchers · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2681 (2009–10) Compensation for p-t judges · Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2010
HB 2681 (2007–08) Professional athletics · Did not pass · died in committee