BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5615: Sasquatch, official cryptid

Designating Sasquatch the official cryptid or crypto-animal of Washington.

Summary

Designates the species of cryptid commonly called "Sasquatch" or "Bigfoot" or "Forest Yeti" as the official cryptid of the state.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to designating Sasquatch the official cryptid or crypto-animal of Washington;

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

Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 25, 2019First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.

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

SB 5615 (2025–26) Residential housing permits · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5615 (2023–24) Rent controls/local gov. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5615 (2021–22) State sport · Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2022
SB 5615 (2017–18) Manuf. housing communities · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5615 (2015–16) Firearms transfers · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5615 (2013–14) Health professional program · Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2013
SB 5615 (2011–12) Telecommunications service · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5615 (2009–10) Marijuana possession · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor