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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2593

HB 2593: F & W dept. shellfish mgmt

Concerning the department of fish and wildlife's ability to manage shellfish resources.

Summary

  • Creates two new enforcement mechanisms for individuals who use non-compliant shellfish gear or are found in possession of non-compliant shellfish gear while on a vessel.
  • Provides discretionary authority for the Department of Fish and Wildlife to expand the coastal commercial Dungeness crab pot removal permit to the Puget Sound.
  • Expands, temporarily, the valid uses of assessments collected on recreational Puget Sound crabbing endorsements to allow the Department of Fish and Wildlife to use a portion of the revenue for the removal and disposal of derelict shellfish pots.
  • Extends the expiration of the fees and taxes used to retire the Sea Cucumber and Sea Urchin Dive Fishery Licenses until 2013 or until the number of licenses is reduced to 20.
  • Permits certain vessels in the commercial coastal Dungeness crab fishery to be designated for the fishery annually instead of once every two years.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2593), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2010
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2010
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2010
  3. Passed HouseFeb 11, 2010
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2010
  5. GovernorMar 24, 2010
  6. LawMar 24, 2010
Prime sponsor
Christine Rolfes (D-23)
Introduced
January 11, 2010 in the House
Last action
March 24, 2010
Session law
Chapter 193, Laws of 2010
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2593, SHB 2593

AN ACT Relating to creating tools to enhance the department of fish and wildlife's ability to manage shellfish resources;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Christine Rolfes (D-23)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Jeff Morris D-40Dave Upthegrove D-33Brendan Williams D-22Marko Liias D-21Scott White D-46Sharon Nelson D-34

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 11, 2010
Version voted on: SHB 2593
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60001
Republican37000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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

Passed March 2, 2010
Version voted on: SHB 2593
42 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29002
Republican13302
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 6, 2010
Version voted on: SHB 2593
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat59002
Republican36001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

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House · Final Passage on Reconsideration

Passed March 6, 2010
Version voted on: SHB 2593
63 Yea 31 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58003
Republican53101
How each member voted

Yea (63)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/10/2010. (SHB 2593)
  2. Chapter 193, 2010 Laws. (SHB 2593)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 2593)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2593)
  5. President signed. (SHB 2593)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 2593)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 63; nays, 31; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 2593)
  8. Vote on final passage will be reconsidered. (SHB 2593)
  9. Passed final passage; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 2593)
  10. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 2593)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 2593)
  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2593)
  13. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 2593)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2593)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2593)
  16. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2593)
  17. NROR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 2593)
  18. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. (SHB 2593)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2593)
  20. Placed on third reading. (SHB 2593)
  21. Committee recommendations adopted and the 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2593)
  22. Placed on second reading suspension calendar by Rules Committee. (SHB 2593)
  23. Placed on second reading suspension calendar by Rules Committee.
  24. Committee recommendations adopted and the 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2593)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  27. APPG - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture & Natural Resources. (SHB 2593)
  28. APPG - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2593)
  29. APPG - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture & Natural Resources.
  30. APPG - Executive action taken by committee.
  31. Referred to General Government Appropriations. (SHB 2593)
  32. Referred to General Government Appropriations.
  33. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2593)
  34. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
  36. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
  37. Prefiled for introduction.

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