Concerning requirements of oil tankers operating in restricted waters.
Last action: 2026-03-16 — Effective date 6/11/2026.
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Official Description
Concerning requirements of oil tankers operating in restricted waters.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- HB 2436
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- Debra Lekanoff, Alex Ramel, Lisa Parshley, Cindy Ryu, Strom Peterson, Chris Stearns, Gerry Pollet, Julia Reed
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Chamber
- House
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageHB 2436 | Passed 94-0 4 not voting | 56 yes / 0 no | 38 yes / 0 no |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageHB 2436 | Passed 46-1 2 not voting | 27 yes / 0 no | 17 yes / 1 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-03-02 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- 2026-03-05 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-03-05 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-05 Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2.
- 2026-03-06 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-09 President signed.
- 2026-03-10 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-16 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-16 Chapter 64, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-16 Effective date 6/11/2026.
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