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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5303

SB 5303: Aquatic invasive species

Concerning aquatic invasive species management.

Summary

  • Consolidates the Aquatic Invasive Species Enforcement Account and the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Account into a single Aquatic Invasive Species Management Account, funded by derelict vessel and invasive species removal fees, and aquatic invasive species prevention permits among other sources, for the purpose of funding certain aquatic invasive species-related measures.
  • Creates a $20 aquatic invasive species prevention permit applicable to operators of certain vessels and aquatic conveyances, and to commercial transporters of certain vessels and aquatic conveyances.
  • Creates, as an infraction under the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code, the failure to possess a valid aquatic invasive species prevention permit.
  • Requires that owners and operators of vessels covered by Washington's ballast water management law ensure that vessels under their ownership or control do not release aquatic organisms into the waters of the state except as may be authorized by rules adopted by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5303), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2017
  2. Out of committeeMar 21, 2017
  3. Passed SenateApr 4, 2017
  4. Passed HouseJun 29, 2017
  5. GovernorJul 6, 2017
  6. LawJul 6, 2017
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-15)
Introduced
January 19, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
July 6, 2017
Session law
Chapter 17, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1429
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5303, ESSB 5303

AN ACT Relating to aquatic invasive species management;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-15)

6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Christine Rolfes D-23Maralyn Chase D-32Senator R-12Judy Warnick R-13Barbara Bailey R-10Kevin Ranker D-40

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 4, 2017
Version voted on: ESSB 5303
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican23001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed May 2, 2017
Version voted on: ESSB 5303
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21004
Republican24000
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed June 29, 2017
Version voted on: ESSB 5303
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage

Passed June 29, 2017
Version voted on: ESSB 5303
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49001
Republican45003
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (4)

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History

  1. Effective date 10/19/2017*. (ESSB 5303)
  2. Chapter 17, 2017 Laws 3rd Special Session. (ESSB 5303)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5303)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5303)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5303)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5303)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5303)
  8. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5303)
  9. Returned to second reading for amendment. (ESSB 5303)
  10. Rules suspended. (ESSB 5303)
  11. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5303)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5303)
  13. Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. (ESSB 5303)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESSB 5303)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5303)
  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5303)
  17. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5303)
  18. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5303)
  19. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 5303)
  20. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5303)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESSB 5303)
  22. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5303)
  23. Placed on Rules White Sheet. (ESSB 5303)
  24. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5303)
  25. First reading, referred to Appropriations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 5303)
  26. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5303)
  27. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5303)
  28. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5303)
  29. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  30. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5303)
  31. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5303)
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  34. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Natural Resources & Parks. (ESSB 5303)
  35. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5303)
  36. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5303)
  37. Minority; without recommendation.
  38. Minority; do not pass.
  39. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Natural Resources & Parks.
  40. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5303)
  41. Referred to Ways & Means.
  42. NRP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5303)
  43. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5303)
  44. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5303)
  45. Minority; do not pass.
  46. And refer to Ways & Means.
  47. NRP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  48. First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Parks.

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