ESSB 5203: Ensuring connectivity for Washington wildlife through safe passages.

What this bill does

Requires the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to create, in consultation with various stakeholders, the integrated wildlife habitat connectivity strategy, to implement and periodically update the Washington Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Action Plan (Action Plan). Creates the Washington Wildlife Corridors Account and the Washington Wildlife Crossings Account in the State Treasury, defines use of the authorized accounts, and allows these accounts to retain their earnings. Establishes requirements for the WDFW to implement and update the Action Plan.

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Floor votes

• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 4, 2026
  31 yea · 18 nay

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