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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6227

SB 6227: Wildlife and recreation prg.

Implementing the recommendations of the 2015 review of the Washington wildlife and recreation program.

Summary

  • Modifies a portion of the current WWRP account structure.
  • Shifts allocation among the WWRP accounts, as well as within the Habitat Conservation Account and Outdoor Recreation Account.
  • Changes some WWRP eligibility and application processes.
  • Modifies allowable costs and management requirements under the WWRP.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6227), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2016
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2016
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2016
  3. Passed SenateFeb 3, 2016
  4. Passed HouseMar 2, 2016
  5. GovernorMar 31, 2016
  6. LawMar 31, 2016
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-15)
Introduced
January 13, 2016 in the Senate
Last action
March 31, 2016
Session law
Chapter 149, Laws of 2016
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 2509
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6227, SSB 6227

AN ACT Relating to implementing the recommendations of the 2015 review of the Washington wildlife and recreation program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-15)

7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Karen Keiser D-33Christine Rolfes D-23Steve Conway D-29Kevin Ranker D-40Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Mark Mullet D-5Maralyn Chase D-32

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 3, 2016
Version voted on: SSB 6227
46 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican23020
How each member voted

Absent (2)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 2, 2016
Version voted on: SSB 6227
77 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican272001
How each member voted

Yea (77)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 8, 2016
Version voted on: SSB 6227
45 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican23200
How each member voted

Nay (2)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 3/31/2016. (SSB 6227)
  2. Chapter 149, 2016 Laws. (SSB 6227)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6227)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6227)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 6227)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6227)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 6227)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 6227)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 77; nays, 20; absent, 1; excused, 0. (SSB 6227)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6227)
  11. Committee recommendations adopted and the bill amended. (SSB 6227)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6227)
  13. CB - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 6227)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 6227)
  15. First reading, referred to Capital Budget (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 6227)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 2; excused, 1. (SSB 6227)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6227)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6227)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6227)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6227)
  23. NRP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6227)
  24. NRP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  26. First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Parks.

SB 6227 in other sessions

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