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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 5777: Fish & wildlife commssn auth

Expanding the authority of the fish and wildlife commission.

Summary

  • Declares an intent that, beginning July 1, 1996, the commission assume regulatory authority for food fish and shellfish in addition to its existing authority for game fish and wildlife. Finds that all fish, shellfish, and wildlife species should be managed under a single comprehensive set of goals, policies, and objectives, and that the decision-making authority should rest with the fish and wildlife commission.

From the Bill Digest (SB 5777), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dean Sutherland (D-17)
Introduced
February 6, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dean Sutherland (D-17)

6 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Dan McDonald R-48Bob Oke R-26Albert Bauer D-49Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Bob Morton R-7James West R-6

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5777 in other sessions

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