BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 1997: Puget Sound science research

Regarding Puget Sound scientific research.

Summary

  • Limits expenditures from the Puget Sound Scientific Research Account to research programs and projects selected by a process developed and overseen by the Puget Sound Science Panel.
  • Requires the Puget Sound Science Panel to develop and implement an appropriate process for the peer review of monitoring, research, and modeling.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1997), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedFeb 5, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 23, 2009
  3. Passed HouseMar 5, 2009
  4. Passed SenateApr 7, 2009
  5. GovernorApr 15, 2009
  6. LawApr 15, 2009
Prime sponsor
Fred Finn (D-35)
Introduced
February 5, 2009 in the House
Last action
April 15, 2009
Session law
Chapter 99, Laws of 2009
Requested by
Other
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to Puget Sound scientific research;

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2009
Version voted on: HB 1997
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62000
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 7, 2009
Version voted on: HB 1997
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27004
Republican17001
How each member voted

History

  1. Effective date 7/26/2009.
  2. Chapter 99, 2009 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. President signed.
  6. Speaker signed.
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5.
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  9. Placed on second reading consent calendar.
  10. EWE - Majority; do pass.
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  12. First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. EPAR - Executive action taken by committee.
  18. EPAR - Majority; do pass.
  19. First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks.

HB 1997 in other sessions

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