Brief Description: Designating the Pacific chorus frog as the state amphibian.

Sponsors: By Representatives Williams, Hunt and B. Sullivan.

House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs
Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections

Background:

The Legislature has designated various plants and animals to represent and celebrate the spirit and diverse qualities of Washington. Familiar designations include the willow goldfinch as the state bird and the orca as the state marine mammal. The Legislature has also designated a state grass, fruit, tree, fossil, fish, insect, song, flower, folk song, gem, tartan, and arboretum.

Summary:

The Pacific chorus frog, Pseudacris regilla, is designated as the official amphibian of the State of Washington.

Votes on Final Passage:

House   90   3
Senate   44   0

Effective: July 22, 2007