HB 1608 Introduced

Concerning the selling, possessing, transporting, and distributing of farmed octopus.

Last action: 2026-01-15 — Referred to Rules 2 Review.

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Official Description

Concerning the selling, possessing, transporting, and distributing of farmed octopus.

Bill Details

Bill Number
HB 1608
Current Status
Introduced
Sponsors
Strom Peterson, April Berg, Joe Fitzgibbon, Rob Chase, Amy Walen, Darya Farivar, Mari Leavitt, Alex Ramel, Mia Gregerson, Lisa Parshley, Julia Reed, Adam Bernbaum, Roger Goodman, Lawrence Springer, Shelley Kloba, Natasha Hill, Nicole Macri, Mary Fosse, Lauren Davis
Introduced
2025-01-27
Chamber
House
Current Committee
Rules

Bill History

  • 2025-01-27 First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
  • 2025-02-14 Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM.
  • 2025-02-18 Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM.
  • 2026-01-12 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  • 2026-01-14 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM.
  • 2026-01-14 AGNR - Majority; do pass.
  • 2026-01-14 Minority; do not pass.
  • 2026-01-14 Minority; without recommendation.
  • 2026-01-15 Referred to Rules 2 Review.

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