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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5076

SB 5076: Bottomfish preserves

Authorizing the creation of bottomfish preserves.

Summary

  • The Fish and Wildlife Commission must establish a minimum of 20 percent of the rocky reef habitat as marine bottomfish preserves within Puget Sound, the Straits of Juan de Fuca, Admiralty Inlet, the San Juan Islands and the Straits of Georgia. Marine preserves are located in suitable habitat areas to protect ling cod, rockfish, cabezon, greenling, and other depleted species.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5076), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob Oke (R-26)
Introduced
January 12, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
January 10, 2000
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5076, SSB 5076

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob Oke (R-26)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Ken Jacobsen D-46Senator D-35

Votes

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

History

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SB 5076 in other sessions

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