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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6040

SB 6040: 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 Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 6040), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2014
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2014
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2014
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2014
  4. Passed HouseMar 12, 2014
  5. GovernorApr 2, 2014
  6. LawApr 2, 2014
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-15)
Introduced
January 15, 2014 in the Senate
Last action
April 2, 2014
Session law
Chapter 202, Laws of 2014
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 2458
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6040, ESSB 6040

AN ACT Relating to invasive species;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-15)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Jim Hargrove D-24Kirk Pearson R-39Kevin Ranker D-40Linda Evans Parlette R-12Senator D-35

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2014
Version voted on: ESSB 6040
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican23001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 12, 2014
Version voted on: ESSB 6040
97 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican42100
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Nay (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 13, 2014
Version voted on: ESSB 6040
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/12/2014. (ESSB 6040)
  2. Chapter 202, 2014 Laws. (ESSB 6040)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6040)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6040)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6040)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 6040)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6040)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6040)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6040)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6040)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESSB 6040)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6040)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6040)
  14. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Agriculture & Natural Resources. (ESSB 6040)
  15. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6040)
  16. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 6040)
  17. AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6040)
  18. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6040)
  19. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 6040)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 6040)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6040)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6040)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6040)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6040)
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6040)
  28. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Natural Resources & Parks. (ESSB 6040)
  29. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Natural Resources & Parks.
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  31. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 6040)
  32. NRP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6040)
  33. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESSB 6040)
  34. And refer to Ways & Means.
  35. NRP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. Referred to Ways & Means.
  37. First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Parks.

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