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WashingtonHB 13092025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Addressing the impacts of burrowing shrimp on bottom culture shellfish farming through integrated pest management research.

Sponsored By: Joel McEntire (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Stakeholder board guides shrimp research funds

The Agriculture Director, working with coastal lawmakers and an oyster growers group, establishes a governing board. Members come from six state agencies (Agriculture, Ecology, Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife, Commerce, and the Conservation Commission), local growers and processors, the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe, a shellfish nonprofit, and a regional ecosystem group (ex officio). The board reviews research proposals, guides how grant money is spent, and ensures transparency. It meets at least every three months, uses consensus when possible, and can approve by simple majority if needed; a neutral facilitator helps run meetings as an ex officio member. Board members can get state travel and lodging reimbursements; the board is subject to funding and expires July 1, 2035.

State research help for shellfish farms

The Washington Department of Agriculture runs a research program to fight burrowing shrimp on bottom-culture shellfish farms. The program asks experts to submit proposals and sets up controlled test sites. It also plans for needed tools and helps growers get permits to use proven methods. The program runs only when the state funds it and expires July 1, 2035.

Grants limited to Willapa and Grays Harbor

Grant money can only fund projects that control burrowing shrimp in Willapa Bay or Grays Harbor. Methods already shown to be ineffective cannot get funding. This steers money to local growers and narrows which approaches can be tried.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joel McEntire

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Adam Bernbaum

    Democratic • House

  • Dan Griffey

    Republican • House

  • Greg Nance

    Democratic • House

  • Jim Walsh

    Republican • House

  • Joe Schmick

    Republican • House

  • Steve Tharinger

    Democratic • House

  • Tarra Simmons

    Democratic • House

  • Timm Ormsby

    Democratic • House

  • Travis Couture

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 142 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 48 • No: 1

House vote • 3/10/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 94 • No: 1 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    4/21/2025House

  2. Chapter 87, 2025 Laws.

    4/21/2025House

  3. Governor signed.

    4/21/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/15/2025legislature

  5. President signed.

    4/14/2025legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    4/11/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/9/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/9/2025House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    4/7/2025House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    4/4/2025House

  11. WM - Majority; do pass.

    4/3/2025House

  12. On motion, referred to Ways & Means.

    3/25/2025House

  13. Minority; without recommendation.

    3/24/2025House

  14. ANR - Majority; do pass.

    3/24/2025House

  15. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

    3/12/2025House

  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3.

    3/10/2025House

  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/10/2025House

  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    3/10/2025House

  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    3/4/2025House

  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/28/2025House

  21. APP - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/26/2025House

  22. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    2/26/2025House

  23. Referred to Appropriations.

    2/11/2025House

  24. AGNR - Majority; do pass.

    2/7/2025House

  25. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/7/2025House

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