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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1031

HB 1031: UAVs near marine species

Concerning the use of unmanned aerial systems near certain protected marine species.

Summary

  • Prohibits an unmanned aerial system (UAS) from approaching within 200 yards of a southern resident orca whale.
  • Allows the 200 yards to be measured in any direction, including vertically.
  • Exempts a UAS that approaches a southern resident orca whale while in active transit to an unrelated destination.

From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (EHB 1031), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2017
  2. Out of committeeJan 26, 2018
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 2018
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kristine Lytton (D-40)
Introduced
January 9, 2017 in the House
Last action
March 8, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems near certain protected marine species;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kristine Lytton (D-40)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Jeff Morris D-40Gael Tarleton D-36Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Larry Springer D-45Mia Gregerson D-33Zack Hudgins D-11

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 8, 2018
Version voted on: EHB 1031
67 Yea 31 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican173100
How each member voted

Yea (67)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (EHB 1031)
  2. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1031)
  3. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1031)
  4. EENT - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1031)
  5. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Technology. (EHB 1031)
  6. Third reading, passed; yeas, 67; nays, 31; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 1031)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1031)
  8. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1031)
  9. Held on second reading. (EHB 1031)
  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1031)
  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1031)
  12. TED - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1031)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1031)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1031)
  15. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (EHB 1031)
  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (EHB 1031)
  17. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (EHB 1031)
  18. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (EHB 1031)
  19. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (EHB 1031)
  20. Prefiled for introduction. (EHB 1031)

HB 1031 in other sessions

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