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WashingtonHB 21042025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Concerning aviation assurance funding in response to wildland fires.

Sponsored By: Tom Dent (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Permanent wildfire aircraft support for local departments

The law makes the state’s wildfire aircraft support permanent. The Department of Natural Resources continues funding and providing aircraft for initial attack statewide. Local and tribal fire departments can quickly use certified aircraft to drop water or fire retardant. Trained air operations commanders direct these deployments. The state backs the costs so chiefs can order aircraft fast when conditions warrant. The law also repeals the 2023 pilot’s expiration clause.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tom Dent

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Adison Richards

    Democratic • House

  • Andrew Engell

    Republican • House

  • Cindy Ryu

    Democratic • House

  • Clyde Shavers

    Democratic • House

  • Jenny Graham

    Republican • House

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

  • Kristine Reeves

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Springer

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Dye

    Republican • House

  • Michael Keaton

    Republican • House

  • My-Linh Thai

    Democratic • House

  • Sam Low

    Republican • House

  • Stephanie Barnard

    Republican • House

  • Stephanie McClintock

    Republican • House

  • Tarra Simmons

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 141 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/13/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 94 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/20/2026House

  2. Chapter 117, 2026 Laws.

    3/20/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/20/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/10/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    3/9/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/6/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    3/5/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/5/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/3/2026House

  10. WM - Majority; do pass.

    3/2/2026House

  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/2/2026House

  12. Referred to Ways & Means.

    2/24/2026House

  13. And refer to Ways & Means.

    2/23/2026House

  14. ANR - Majority; do pass.

    2/23/2026House

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

    2/17/2026House

  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    2/13/2026House

  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/13/2026House

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

    2/12/2026House

  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/9/2026House

  20. APP - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/9/2026House

  21. APP - Majority; do pass.

    2/9/2026House

  22. Referred to Appropriations.

    2/4/2026House

  23. AGNR - Majority; do pass.

    2/3/2026House

  24. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/3/2026House

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

    1/12/2026House

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