BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5661: Fish and wildlife commission

Concerning the appointment of fish and wildlife commission members.

Summary

Establishes that no Fish and Wildlife Commissioner may serve without reappointment or replacement.
Requires the chair of each of the two largest caucuses of the Senate and the House of Representatives to appoint a registered voter to the Fish and Wildlife Commission within 60 days to complete the term if the Governor fails to fill the vacancy within 60 days.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5661), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the appointment of 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 5661 (2025–26) Landlord-tenant/preemption · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5661 (2023–24) Skill center class sizes · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5661 (2019–20) Survivorship benefit options · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5661 (2017–18) LEOFF interr. service credit · Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2017
SB 5661 (2015–16) State ballot measures · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5661 (2013–14) Property assessments/appeals · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5661 (2011–12) Derelict fishing gear · Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2012
SB 5661 (2009–10) Home school declaration · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House