BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 1685: Fish and wildlife governance

Restructuring fish and wildlife governance.

Summary

Establishes the Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife (Director) as the executive head of the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
Transfers powers and duties of the Fish and Wildlife Commission (Commission) to the WDFW.
Maintains the Commission as an advisory body and establishes advisory duties.
Requires the Director to convene a workgroup of representatives from other state agencies and organizations whose work significantly impacts fish and wildlife and provide a report to the Legislature.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to restructuring fish and wildlife governance;

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

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

HB 1685 (2023–24) Resource & assess. centers · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1685 (2021–22) Cottage food sales cap · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1685 (2019–20) Free or reduced-price meals · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1685 (2017–18) Retired teachers as mentors · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1685 (2015–16) Washington food policy forum · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1685 (2013–14) Public utility tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1685 (2011–12) Water well construction · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1685 (2009–10) Small loan 60-day paymt plan · Did not pass · died in committee