WA People
BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 2381: Beaver relocation permit

Authorizing a beaver relocation permit.

Summary

  • Creates a permit that allows landowners to trap beavers in areas of the state where they are considered a nuisance and relocate the beavers to properties in eastern Washington where the animals may improve the local ecosystem.
  • Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to use live trapping techniques when trapping nuisance beavers and relocate the beavers to properties owned by requesting landowners.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2381), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2006
  2. Out of committeeJan 23, 2006
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 2006
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2006
  5. VetoedMar 28, 2006
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Joel Kretz (R-7)
Introduced
January 9, 2006 in the House
Last action
March 28, 2006
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to allowing the reintroduction of beavers into the historic habitat of the species;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joel Kretz (R-7)

6 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Brian Blake D-19Bob Sump R-7David Buri R-9Larry Haler R-8Mark Ericks D-1Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 8, 2006
Version voted on: HB 2381
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 2, 2006
Version voted on: HB 2381
45 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24011
Republican21002
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 4, 2006
Version voted on: HB 2381
94 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52301
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Governor vetoed.
  2. Delivered to Governor.
  3. President signed.
  4. Speaker signed.
  5. Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.
  6. House concurred in Senate amendments.
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  8. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments.
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 3.
  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  11. NROR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
  12. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  13. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  18. NREP - Majority; do pass.
  19. NREP - Executive action taken by committee.
  20. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks.
  21. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2381 in other sessions

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