BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1609
HB 1609: Elk population
Attempting to rebuild the elk population in the state.
Summary
- $ Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to take a number of actions to rebuild and restore elk herds in the state.
- $ Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to invite federally recognized Indian tribes to discuss elk populations and management.
From the House Bill Report (HB 1609), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 1, 1999
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Gary Alexander (R-20)
- Introduced
- February 1, 1999 in the House
- Last action
- January 10, 2000
- Budget
- Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
- Versions
- HB 1609, SHB 1609
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Gary Alexander (R-20)
11 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
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 1609 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1609 (2025–26) Natural resources board/OSPI
- HB 1609 (2023–24) School library info and tech
- HB 1609 (2021–22) Health emergencies/federal
- HB 1609 (2019–20) DCYF resource centers eval.
- HB 1609 (2017–18) Small parcels/ag & rural dev
- HB 1609 (2015–16) Plumbing & electrical codes
- HB 1609 (2013–14) Board of pharmacy
- HB 1609 (2011–12) School workforce reductions