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SB6207 • 2026
Maintaining hatchery production of salmonids.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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Salmonid hatchery production
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Salmonid hatchery production
AN ACT Relating to maintaining hatchery production of salmonids; 1 adding a new section to chapter 77.95 RCW; and creating a new 2 section. 3 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:4 NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. Many anadromous fish stocks in Washington 5 state are sensitive or endangered and have, as a result, been 6 supplemented through hatchery programs. As budget constraints hit the 7 governments who operate the hatcheries, the stocks continue to 8 suffer. The legislature finds that the department of fish and 9 wildlife shall maintain the production of anadromous hatchery fish 10 regardless of hatchery closures.11 NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 77.95 12 RCW to read as follows: 13 The department shall not reduce the production of any anadromous 14 fisheries stock from the closure of hatcheries and must offset the 15 loss of production from the closure of a hatchery with increased 16 production in other facilities. 17 --- END --- S-4005.1 SENATE BILL 6207 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senators Braun, Dozier, Salomon, Schoesler, and J. Wilson Read first time 01/19/26. Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources. p. 1 SB 6207