BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 1162: Mineral prospecting

Concerning motorized mineral prospecting.

Summary

Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct a study that evaluates both the acute and cumulative effects of motorized mineral prospecting on native fish species and related habitat.
Excludes motorized mineral prospecting from the scope of the Gold and Fish Pamphlet, and from rivers where fishing is prohibited, for a period of time.

From the House Bill Analysis 2015 (HB 1162), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to motorized mineral prospecting;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 11, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 28, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 14, 2015First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

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