Concerning statewide food security.
Last action: 2026-03-17 — Effective date 6/11/2026.
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Official Description
Concerning statewide food security.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- HB 2238
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- Kristine Reeves, Mia Gregerson, Beth Doglio, Lisa Parshley, Alex Ramel, Tarra Simmons, Strom Peterson, Edwin Obras, Sharon Santos, Shaun Scott, Brianna Thomas, Monica Stonier, Melanie Morgan, Timm Ormsby, April Berg, Roger Goodman, My-Linh Thai, Darya Farivar, Mary Fosse, Steve Bergquist, Natasha Hill, Gerry Pollet, Brandy Donaghy, Adam Bernbaum, Sharon Wylie, Janice Zahn
- Introduced
- 2026-01-02
- Chamber
- House
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESHB 2238 | Passed 83-12 3 not voting | 57 yes / 0 no | 26 yes / 12 no |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESHB 2238 | Passed 45-3 1 not voting | 27 yes / 0 no | 16 yes / 3 no |
Official roll calls from the Washington State Legislature. See each legislator's page for how they voted.
Bill History
- 2026-03-02 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- 2026-03-03 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-03-05 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-05 Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- 2026-03-06 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-09 President signed.
- 2026-03-10 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-17 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-17 Chapter 83, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-17 Effective date 6/11/2026.
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