BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5656: Fish and wildlife commission

Concerning fish and wildlife commission members.

Summary

Requires the Governor to provide a new appointment to the Fish and Wildlife Commission if the appointment is not confirmed by the Senate within 12 months.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5656), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to fish and wildlife commission members;

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

Jan 10, 2022First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
Jan 5, 2022Prefiled for introduction.

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

SB 5656 (2025–26) Aquatic lease inflation rate · Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2025
SB 5656 (2023–24) School security grants · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5656 (2019–20) Public works contracting · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5656 (2017–18) Ending homelessness · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5656 (2015–16) Distracted driving incidents · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5656 (2013–14) Business licensing systems · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5656 (2011–12) Indian child welfare act · Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2011
SB 5656 (2009–10) Splitting DSHS into agencies · Did not pass · died in committee