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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2199

HB 2199: Derelict vessels

Reducing impacts from derelict vessels.

Summary

Modifies the definition of a derelict vessel.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2199), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2026

IntroducedJan 12, 2026
Out of committeeFeb 4, 2026
Passed HouseFeb 11, 2026
Passed SenateFeb 28, 2026
GovernorMar 9, 2026
LawMar 9, 2026

Prime sponsor: Adison Richards (D-26)
Introduced: January 12, 2026 in the House
Last action: March 9, 2026
Session law: Chapter 8, Laws of 2026
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 2199, SHB 2199

AN ACT Relating to reducing impacts from derelict vessels;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adison Richards (D-26)

11 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Mari Leavitt D-28 Cindy Ryu D-32 Alex Ramel D-40 Tarra Simmons D-23 Julia Reed D-36 Lisa Parshley D-22 Janice Zahn D-41 Greg Nance D-23 Dan Bronoske D-28 Melanie Morgan D-29 Adam Bernbaum D-24

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 11, 2026

Version voted on: SHB 2199

95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	0	0	2
Republican	38	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2026

Version voted on: SHB 2199

48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	30	0	0	0
Republican	18	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

Drew MacEwen R-35

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History

Mar 9, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026. (SHB 2199)
Mar 9, 2026Chapter 8, 2026 Laws. (SHB 2199)
Mar 9, 2026Governor signed. (SHB 2199)
Mar 3, 2026Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2199)
Feb 28, 2026President signed. (SHB 2199)
Feb 28, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2199)
Feb 28, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2199)
Feb 28, 2026Speaker signed. (SHB 2199)
Feb 27, 2026Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SHB 2199)
Feb 24, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2199)
Feb 23, 2026ANR - Majority; do pass. (SHB 2199)
Feb 13, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. (SHB 2199)
Feb 11, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 2199)
Feb 11, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2199)
Feb 11, 20261st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2199)
Feb 11, 20261st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 10, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2199)
Feb 10, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 4, 2026AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2199)
Feb 4, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2199)
Feb 4, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 4, 2026AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 4, 2026AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Dec 26, 2025Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2199 in other sessions

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

HB 2199 (2023–24) CCA tax exemptions · Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2024
HB 2199 (2019–20) Marijuana use in guest rooms · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2199 (2017–18) Transit auth. board members · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2199 (2015–16) Preservation of liberty · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2199 (2013–14) Discover pass, complimentary · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2199 (2011–12) School attendance requiremnt · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2199 (2009–10) Shifts in shoreline location · Enacted · Chapter 405, Laws of 2009
HB 2199 (2007–08) Health opportunity act · Did not pass · died in committee

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