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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 2458

HB 2458: Invasive species

Concerning invasive species.

Summary

  • Reorganizes, amends, and expands on statutes providing for the prevention and integrated management of aquatic invasive species.
  • Establishes a new schema for classifying invasive species.
  • Provides a suite of management tools for sites designated for emergency conditions, quarantines, temporary rapid responses, and longer-term infested site management.
  • Establishes a framework of inspections, check stations, and decontamination for portable aquatic conveyances potentially harboring invasive species.
  • Expands invasive species inspections to target a broad spectrum of aquatic conveyances, rather than primarily targeting watercraft.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2458), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2014
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2014
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Drew MacEwen (R-35)
Introduced
January 17, 2014 in the House
Last action
February 18, 2014
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 6040
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2458, SHB 2458, 2SHB 2458

AN ACT Relating to invasive species;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Drew MacEwen (R-35)

17 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Kristine Lytton D-40Bruce Chandler R-15Derek Stanford D-1Brian Blake D-19Vincent Buys R-42Joe Schmick R-9Dean Takko D-19Joel Kretz R-7Terry Nealey R-16Jeff Morris D-40Judy Warnick R-13Steve Tharinger D-24Larry Springer D-45Cindy Ryu D-32Gael Tarleton D-36Susan Fagan R-9Kevin Van De Wege D-24

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 2458)
  2. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2458)
  3. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
  4. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 2458)
  5. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2458)
  6. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  7. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 2458)
  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2458)
  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  10. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 2458)
  11. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2458)
  12. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2458)
  13. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  14. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  15. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2458)
  16. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2458)
  17. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
  18. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  19. Referred to Appropriations.
  20. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2458 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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