BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 5820: State bird

Designating the great blue heron as the official bird of the state of Washington.

Summary

Changes the official bird of the state from the willow goldfinch to the great blue heron.

From the Bill Digest (SB 5820), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to naming the state bird;

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

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 9, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Nov 28, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 26, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 17, 2011First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.

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

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