HB1539Introduced in the House
Addressing wildfire protection and mitigation.
Introduced by Kristine Reeves, District 030B
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Addressing wildfire protection and mitigation.
Where it stands
Effective date 7/27/2025.
May 17, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 18, 2025
94
Yes
1
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
98 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Davina Duerr | 001A | Yes |
| Shelley Kloba | 001B | Yes |
| Andrew Barkis | 002A | Yes |
| Matt Marshall | 002B | Yes |
| Natasha Hill | 003A | Yes |
| Timm Ormsby | 003B | Yes |
| Suzanne Schmidt | 004A | Yes |
| Rob Chase | 004B | Yes |
| Victoria Hunt | 005A | Yes |
| Lisa Callan | 005B | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM.
AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
1st substitute bill substituted
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1.
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM.
ANR - Majority; do pass with amendment
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Committee amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 324, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 7/27/2025.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Washington Legislature website
- Senate Committee Amendment (amendment)
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