Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB1923: Passenger-only ferries
Status: Passed one chamber, March 12, 2026
Increasing the availability of passenger-only ferries by establishing the mosquito fleet act.
What the bill says
An act Relating to increasing the availability of passenger-only ferries by establishing the mosquito fleet act; amending RCW 36.57A.222; creating new sections; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. NEW SECTION.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to increasing the availability of passenger-only ferries by establishing the mosquito fleet act; amending RCW 36.57A.222; creating new sections; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. Passenger-only ferry service is the fastest way to get boats on the water and build the capacity necessary to respond to Washington state ferries' service disruptions, which will alleviate the negative impacts that those disruptions and cancellations have on the people of Washington state. Increased passenger-only ferry service will also ensure reliable access to health care, education, and work for communities that are dependent on ferry service. Bolstering passenger-only ferry capacity ahead of the FIFA world cup will help to ensure its success and bridge the gap in ferry capacity before the next Washington state ferries procurement cycle puts boats in the water. This will help tourism-dependent small businesses across the state, while honoring our state's commitment to environmental progress and helping Washingtonians travel and connect without driving. Increased passenger-only ferry service will also support workforce development, by creating a workforce pipeline of hard-working mariners who can upgrade their licenses to take on larger vessels, including Washington state ferries and private sector opportunities. The legislature, therefore, finds that additional passenger-only ferry service is necessary in order to improve the lives of all Washingtonians, while also honoring …
Sponsors
- Greg Nance (D) · primary sponsor
- Liz Berry (D)
- Joe Fitzgibbon (D)
- Tarra Simmons (D)
- Adison Richards (D)
- Brianna Thomas (D)
- Shaun Scott (D)
- Lisa Parshley (D)
- Gerry Pollet (D)
- Clyde Shavers (D)
- Lauren Davis (D)
Latest actions
- : Senate refuses to recede and insists on its position.
- : House refuses to concur in Senate amendments. Asks Senate to recede from amendments.
- : Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- : Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- : Committee amendment
- : Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- : Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- : Minority; without recommendation.
- : Minority; do not pass.
- : TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment
Votes
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (March 6, 2026): 45 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Transportation: Do pass as amended (March 2, 2026): 10 yea, 3 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 16, 2026): 84 yea, 11 nay, passed
- House Committee on Transportation: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute bill do pass (February 6, 2026): 23 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (March 7, 2025): 87 yea, 8 nay, passed
- House Committee on Transportation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass (February 27, 2025): 20 yea, 3 nay, passed
Subjects: FERRIES, NAMED ACTS, PUBLIC FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
Common questions
- What is HB1923?
- HB1923 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Passenger-only ferries.
- What does HB1923 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to increasing the availability of passenger-only ferries by establishing the mosquito fleet act; amending RCW 36.57A.222; creating new sections; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. NEW SECTION.
- What is the status of HB1923?
- Passed one chamber as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Senate refuses to recede and insists on its position. (March 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1923?
- Greg Nance (D), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1923?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1923&Year=2025
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