Bill

Federal wildfire response

Requesting Congress to ensure that federal wildfire response entities have the capacity to protect communities and infrastructure, limit impacts to natural resources and watersheds, and protect wildland firefighter health and safety.

Sponsors

Senator ShortPrimary

Senator ChapmanSecondarySenator DozierSecondarySenator HasegawaSecondarySenator TrudeauSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

1. Feb 14, 2026
   First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
2. Feb 11, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
3. Jan 19, 2026
   First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

Hearings