HB2343

Protecting the public from water quality impacts of publicly owned or operated game farms.

Chamber Passed·2/17/26

Washington HB2343 requires publicly owned game farms to obtain permits and follow regulations to protect water quality.

Washington HB2343 mandates that publicly owned game farms, including those operated by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, obtain permits and adhere to regulations for concentrated animal feeding operations. This includes monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. The bill aims to ensure that manure management practices at these facilities safeguard public health and prevent nitrate contamination in drinking water sources. It also seeks to align public operations with the same environmental protections expected of private agricultural producers.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 97–0 · Feb 17
Current
Rules Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 23

1:30 PM

Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Executive Session

Feb 19

1:30 PM

Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Public Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

Feb 23

Senate

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM.

Feb 19

Senate

First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.