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HB 1911

Creating special license plates for pollinator research and education.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Hunter Abell and 17 co-sponsors

Washington creates special license plates funding pollinator research and education programs through voluntary plate sales, supporting bee and butterfly conservation efforts.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
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Bill Summary · HB 1911

Legislative bill overview

HB 1911 creates a special license plate program in Washington state dedicated to pollinator research and education. Proceeds from the sale of these plates would fund initiatives supporting pollinator conservation, habitat restoration, and public awareness programs.

Why is this important

Pollinator populations (bees, butterflies, and other insects) are declining nationwide, threatening agricultural productivity and ecosystem health. Special license plates provide a voluntary funding mechanism that generates revenue for conservation without requiring general tax increases, allowing interested citizens to directly support this cause.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative costs vs. conservation benefit: Question of how much of each plate sale actually reaches pollinator programs versus covering administrative and production expenses
  • Market saturation: Washington already offers numerous special plates; concern about whether there's sufficient demand to make this financially viable
  • Effectiveness of funding mechanism: Debate over whether special plates generate adequate, sustainable funding compared to direct appropriations or grants for pollinator research

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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