BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 1685: Wild ungulates

Concerning the final disposition of deer or elk that damage crops, domestic animals, or fowl.

Summary

Provides that a person who kills a deer or elk under RCW 77.36.030 may opt to retain the animal for personal use. Any deer or elk killed under this act that is not intended to be put to personal use must be surrendered to the department.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the final disposition of harvested problem-causing wild ungulates;

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 1685 (2025–26) Fish and wildlife governance · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1685 (2023–24) Resource & assess. centers · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1685 (2021–22) Cottage food sales cap · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1685 (2019–20) Free or reduced-price meals · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1685 (2017–18) Retired teachers as mentors · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1685 (2015–16) Washington food policy forum · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1685 (2013–14) Public utility tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1685 (2011–12) Water well construction · Did not pass · died in committee