From school issues to a state cactus, these bills died in short session

By: Erick Bengel, Olympia bureau

Outlets: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 641

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago


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OLYMPIA — For every bill that becomes a law, many more perish in a legislative labyrinth full of obstacles, deadlines and dead ends.

With the 2026 session now over, here is a final look at some bills that wound up in the mass grave of failed state government proposals.

Designating a state cactus

A bill sponsored by state Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, would have designated the basalt cactus, which is native …

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