BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
SB 6255: Mute swans
Concerning mute swans.
Summary
- DFW may not designate a mute swan as deleterious exotic wildlife if: the mute swan is both sexually altered and pinioned; the mute swan is located on private property containing water bodies totaling no more than 20 acres; and there are no more than two swans located on each property.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6255), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 11, 2010
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Derek Kilmer (D-26)
- Introduced
- January 11, 2010 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
- Companion bill
- HB 2476
AN ACT Relating to sexually altered, pinioned mute swans;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Derek Kilmer (D-26)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
- Prefiled for introduction.
SB 6255 in other sessions
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