BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 5934: Wenatchi Indian fishing

Authorizing a limited ceremonial and subsistence fishery for the Wenatchi Indians.

Summary

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is given authority to permit a fishery which would be mutually acceptable to the tribe and the state.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5934), 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 relief of the Wenatchi Indians by providing for their ceremonial and subsistence fishing in designated areas;

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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