BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5020: River closures/salmon

Permitting the closure of rivers to protect salmon.

Summary

The Fish and Wildlife Commission may close a river or stream to human access under conditions of abnormal streamflow. Abnormal streamflow means low streamflow, waterborne pathogens, degraded water quality, high water temperatures, or any other factor which negatively impacts threatened or endangered salmon.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5020), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the closure of rivers and streams for protection of threatened or endangered salmon;

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

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

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