WA People
BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

SB 6544: Cetaceans and sirenians

Prohibiting commerce of certain cetaceans and sirenians in Washington state.

Summary

  • Declares an intent to prevent suffering and mortality of cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises, and whales) and sirenians (manatees and dugongs) by prohibiting their capture when applicable to Washington territorial waters, transport, breeding, holding, and display in the state of Washington.

From the Bill Digest (SB 6544), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2000
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Julia Patterson (D-33)
Introduced
January 19, 2000 in the Senate
Last action
January 19, 2000
Requested by
State agency

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Julia Patterson (D-33)

11 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Tracey Eide D-30Adam Kline D-37Michael Heavey D-34Paull Shin D-21Georgia Gardner D-42Jeralita "Jeri" Costa D-38Pat Thibaudeau D-43Margarita Prentice D-11Darlene Fairley D-32Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Betti Sheldon D-23

Votes

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

History

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SB 6544 in other sessions

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