BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
HB 1626: Wildlife interactions
Regarding wildlife interactions.
Summary
- Recodifies and alters provisions of law regarding crop damage by wildlife.
- Provides for mandatory compensation, within limits, for the owners of commercial crops and livestock that are damaged by certain wildlife species.
- Provides discretionary authority to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide non-cash compensation to the owners of property that is not commercial crops or livestock that is damaged by wildlife.
- Designates prerequisites for wildlife damage compensation.
From the House Bill Report (HB 1626), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 26, 2009
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Joel Kretz (R-7)
- Introduced
- January 26, 2009 in the House
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
- Companion bill
- SB 5272
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to wildlife interactions;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Joel Kretz (R-7)
7 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Referred to General Government Appropriations.
- AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
- Minority; do not pass.
- AGNR - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 1626 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1626 (2025–26) PFML grants/school districts
- HB 1626 (2023–24) Colorectal screening tests
- HB 1626 (2021–22) WDFW electronic licensing
- HB 1626 (2019–20) LCB authority/Liquor, etc.
- HB 1626 (2017–18) Community impact statements
- HB 1626 (2015–16) Health plan grace periods
- HB 1626 (2013–14) Higher ed financial aid
- HB 1626 (2011–12) Harassment