Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2620: Forest practices rule-making
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2620 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Restoring collaboration in the forest practices rule-making process for the benefit of long-term protection of natural resources and the forest products industry. Primary sponsor: Tom Dent (R). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to restoring collaboration in the forest practices rule-making process for the benefit of long-term protection of natural resources and the forest products industry;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Dent | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Jeremie Dufault | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Debra Lekanoff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Joe Schmick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Shaun Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Larry Springer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.