WA People
BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2467: Rec. mineral prospecting

Establishing licensing of recreational motorized mineral prospecting in Washington state streams and rivers equivalent to the licensing of recreational fishing.

Summary

  • Requires that all participants in recreational motorized prospecting obtain a permit from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
  • Prohibits recreational motorized prospecting from occurring in rivers or streams closed to recreational fishing or subject to a selective gear requirement.
  • Requires a study to be completed that evaluates both the acute and cumulative effects of motorized mineral prospecting on native fish species and related habitat.

From the House Bill Analysis 2016 (HB 2467), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gael Tarleton (D-36)
Introduced
January 13, 2016 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Companion bill
SB 6630
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to establishing licensing of recreational motorized mineral prospecting in Washington state streams and rivers equivalent to the licensing of recreational fishing;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gael Tarleton (D-36)

8 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Kristine Lytton D-40Gerry Pollet D-46Joan McBride D-48Jeff Morris D-40Chris Reykdal D-22Steve Bergquist D-11Brady Walkinshaw D-43Strom Peterson D-21

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2467 in other sessions

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