BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

HB 2159: Sturgeon fisheries

Affecting fisheries that target sturgeon.

Summary

The Department of Fisheries is directed to eliminate in state waters all commercial fisheries that target sturgeon until the director has established that sturgeon populations are increasing significantly. No incidentally caught sturgeon may be sold.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2159), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

IntroducedMar 4, 1991
Out of committeestopped here
Passed House
Passed Senate
Governor
Law

Prime sponsor: Betty Morris (D-18)
Introduced: March 4, 1991 in the House
Last action: January 13, 1992
Budget: Has a fiscal note

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

HB 2159 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2159 (2025–26) PreK promise account · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2159 (2023–24) Journey level electricians · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2159 (2019–20) Budget stabilization account · Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 2019
HB 2159 (2017–18) Health care T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2159 (2015–16) Vessel-related transactions · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2159 (2013–14) In-home care services · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2159 (2011–12) STEM career course grants · Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2011, 2nd Special Session
HB 2159 (2009–10) WA state quality forum · Did not pass · died in committee

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HB 2159: Sturgeon fisheries

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HB 2159 in other sessions