HB 2199 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Reducing impacts from derelict vessels.

This bill gives Washington state agencies and local governments authority to remove abandoned or hazardous vessels (like those sunk, obstructing waterways, or endangering property) after a 7-day notice period. It directly affects vessel owners who leave boats unattended and local entities managing aquatic lands. Key provisions require authorities to prioritize environmentally sound disposal, sell vessels at auction if possible, and use sale proceeds first to cover removal costs, environmental damages, and administrative fees before addressing liens. The law also establishes clear procedures for owners to contest removal decisions or costs through hearings.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Dec 26, 2025 Signed Mar 9, 2026

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What changed between versions

Substitute Bill → Substitute Passed Legislature · 3 edits

MINOR

The document was updated from a draft version to the final certified enrollment of the bill. This change adds official certification signatures, dates, and vote counts, confirming that the bill has successfully passed both the House and Senate and is ready for the Governor's signature.

TECHNICAL

Added a formal certification section including signatures from the Speaker, Senate President, and Chief Clerk to verify the bill's final passage.

Included specific dates (February 11 and 28, 2026) and vote tallies (95-0 and 48-0) to document the legislative approval process.

Replaced the draft bill number 'H-3435.1' with the final 'Substitute House Bill 2199' and updated the header to reflect that the bill has passed the legislature.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 28, 2026 · House Feb 11, 2026

How they voted

50–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 51

Feb 28, 2026

D Democratic31

31 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican20

19 Yea 1

95% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Mar 9, 2026

Signed into law

Governor signed.

executive

Feb 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

Feb 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

ANR - Majority; do pass.

upper

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM.

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM.

upper

Feb 11, 2026

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (97-0-3)

house

Feb 4, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM.

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM.

lower

1 primary · 11 co-sponsors