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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2276

HB 2276: Wildlife transfer notice

Concerning notification of wildlife transfer, relocation, or introduction into a new location.

Summary

  • Directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to hold a public hearing before relocating or introducing certain species of wildlife into a new location for the purpose of population enhancement.
  • Requires the WDFW to provide 30 days public notice in advance of a public meeting on a wildlife relocation, transfer, or introduction.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2276), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2018
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2018
  2. Out of committeeJan 26, 2018
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 2018
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2018
  5. GovernorMar 22, 2018
  6. LawMar 22, 2018
Prime sponsor
Carolyn Eslick (R-39)
Introduced
January 8, 2018 in the House
Last action
March 22, 2018
Session law
Chapter 212, Laws of 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2276, SHB 2276

AN ACT Relating to notification of wildlife transfer, relocation, or introduction into a new location;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Carolyn Eslick (R-39)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Larry Haler R-8Representative R-26

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 8, 2018
Version voted on: SHB 2276
97 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican47100
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Nay (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 2, 2018
Version voted on: SHB 2276
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican23000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2018
Version voted on: SHB 2276
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican48000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2018. (SHB 2276)
  2. Chapter 212, 2018 Laws. (SHB 2276)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 2276)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2276)
  5. President signed. (SHB 2276)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 2276)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2276)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 2276)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2276)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2276)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 2276)
  12. Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SHB 2276)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2276)
  14. AWNP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 2276)
  15. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (SHB 2276)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2276)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2276)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2276)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2276)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2276)
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  24. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2276)
  25. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
  27. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2276 in other sessions

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