Designating the Pacific geoduck as the state clam.
SB 5625 designates the Pacific geoduck (Panopea generosa) as Washington's official state clam through a ceremonial addition to state law. This bill directly affects Washington residents by establishing a symbolic state emblem for the clam, which is a large, edible bivalve native to Puget Sound and coastal waters. The legislation adds a new section to Washington’s Revised Code, formally recognizing the species without creating new regulations or funding. As a procedural bill, it does not alter existing laws or impact economic policies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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1
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
upper
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sharon Shewmake
DDemocratic
Co
Drew MacEwen
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Wilson
RRepublican
Co
Keith Wagoner
RRepublican
Co
Lisa Wellman
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Lovelett
DDemocratic
Co
Marcus Riccelli
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Boehnke
RRepublican
Co
Noel Frame
DDemocratic
Co
RS
Rebecca Saldaña
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Conway
DDemocratic
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