BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 1231: Saltwater algae control

Controlling saltwater algae.

Summary

Creates a new appropriated Saltwater Algae Control Account to receive funds from the annual boat registration fee.
Creates a new Saltwater Aquatic Algae Control Grant Program at the Department of Ecology to provide grants for the management and study of saltwater algae and sea lettuce.

From the House Bill Analysis 2009 (HB 1231), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to controlling saltwater algae;

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

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