HB1608Introduced in the House
Concerning the selling, possessing, transporting, and distributing of farmed octopus.
Introduced by Strom Peterson, District 021A
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Concerning the selling, possessing, transporting, and distributing of farmed octopus.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
January 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: do pass · January 14, 2026
6
Yes
2
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
11 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Engell | 007A | Not Voting |
| Joe Schmick | 009B | No |
| Tom Dent | 013A | Not Voting |
| Stephanie McClintock | 018A | Not Voting |
| Ed Orcutt | 020B | No |
| Greg Nance | 023B | Yes |
| Adam Bernbaum | 024A | Yes |
| Adison Richards | 026A | Yes |
| Melanie Morgan | 029A | Yes |
| Kristine Reeves | 030B | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM.
AGNR - Majority; do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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