S-0670.1 SENATE BILL 5615 State of Washington 66th Legislature 2019 Regular Session By Senators Rivers, Palumbo, Randall, and Wellman Read first time 01/25/19. Referred to Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections. 1 2 3 AN ACT Relating to designating Sasquatch the official cryptid or crypto-animal of Washington; adding a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW; and creating a new section. 4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON: 5 6 7 8 NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature recognizes that Sasquatch has made immeasurable contributions to Washington state's cultural heritage and ecosystem. The state of Washington further recognizes the importance of preserving the legacy of Sasquatch. 9 10 11 12 13 NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 1.20 RCW to read as follows: The species of cryptid commonly called "Sasquatch" or "Bigfoot" or "Forest Yeti" is hereby designated as the official cryptid of the state of Washington. --- END --- p. 1 SB 5615