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BILL · 2001–02 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6553

SB 6553: Invasive aquatic species

Enhancing regulatory capabilities to prevent invasive aquatic species.

Summary

  • $ Directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop an aquatic nuisance species rapid response plan.
  • $ Authorizes Department of Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers to inspect watercraft for aquatic nuisance species.
  • $ Creates various misdemeanors related to aquatic nuisance species.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2002
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2002
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2002
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2002
  4. Passed HouseMar 6, 2002
  5. GovernorApr 1, 2002
  6. LawApr 1, 2002
Prime sponsor
Erik Poulsen (D-34)
Introduced
January 21, 2002 in the Senate
Last action
April 1, 2002
Session law
Chapter 281, Laws of 2002
Requested by
Governor
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6553, SSB 6553

AN ACT Relating to invasive aquatic species;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Erik Poulsen (D-34)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bob Oke R-26Debbie Regala D-27

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2002
Version voted on: SSB 6553
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican22002
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 6, 2002
Version voted on: SSB 6553
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat47003
Republican46002
How each member voted

Yea (93)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 12, 2002
Version voted on: SSB 6553
43 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22012
Republican21003
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/13/2002. (SSB 6553)
  2. Chapter 281, 2002 Laws. (SSB 6553)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6553)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6553)
  5. Passed final passage; yeas, 43; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 5. (SSB 6553)
  6. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 6553)
  7. President signed. (SSB 6553)
  8. Speaker signed. (SSB 6553)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (SSB 6553)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6553)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SSB 6553)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6553)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6553)
  14. NR - Majority; do pass. (SSB 6553)
  15. NR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6553)
  16. First reading, referred to Natural Resources. (SSB 6553)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 6553)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6553)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6553)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6553)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 6553)
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  25. NPS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6553)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6553)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. NPS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Parks & Shorelines.

SB 6553 in other sessions

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