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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1579

HB 1579: Chinook abundance

Implementing recommendations of the southern resident killer whale task force related to increasing chinook abundance.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) to liberalize catch limits for bass, channel catfish, and walleye in anadromous waters of the state.
  • Requires a fishing license to fish for saltwater smelt.
  • Creates a hydraulic project pre-application which a person may file with the Department to determine whether a project requires a full hydraulic project application.
  • Directs the Department to first seek voluntary compliance from a hydraulic project proponent if a violation of the hydraulic code has occurred or is about to occur.
  • Authorizes the Department to offer technical assistance to correct violations, issue notices of correction, notices of violation, stop work orders, or notices to comply to hydraulic project proponents in cases of violations of the hydraulic code.
  • Authorizes the Department to apply for an administrative inspection warrant to inspect project sites to verify compliance, or if there is probable cause to believe a violation is occurring or has occurred.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 1579), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 290, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2019
  3. Passed HouseMar 7, 2019
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 2019
  5. Partly vetoedMay 8, 2019
  6. LawMay 8, 2019
Prime sponsor
Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34)
Introduced
January 24, 2019 in the House
Last action
May 8, 2019
Session law
Chapter 290, Laws of 2019
Requested by
Governor
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1579, SHB 1579, 2SHB 1579

AN ACT Relating to implementing recommendations of the southern resident killer whale task force related to increasing chinook abundance;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34)

16 co-sponsors (16 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Strom Peterson D-21Debra Lekanoff D-40Beth Doglio D-22Nicole Macri D-43Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Steve Tharinger D-24Derek Stanford D-1Laurie Jinkins D-27June Robinson D-38Gerry Pollet D-46Javier Valdez D-46Eileen Cody D-34Shelley Kloba D-1Vandana Slatter D-48Noel Frame D-36Lauren Davis D-32

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2019
Version voted on: 2SHB 1579
59 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican23900
How each member voted

Yea (59)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 10, 2019
Version voted on: 2SHB 1579
26 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26102
Republican01901
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 18, 2019
Version voted on: 2SHB 1579
57 Yea 37 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55002
Republican23702
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (4)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2019. (2SHB 1579)
  2. Chapter 290, 2019 Laws PV. (2SHB 1579)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (2SHB 1579)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SHB 1579)
  5. President signed. (2SHB 1579)
  6. Speaker signed. (2SHB 1579)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 57; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 4. (2SHB 1579)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2SHB 1579)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2SHB 1579)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1579)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (2SHB 1579)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 1579)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 1579)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1579)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1579)
  16. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1579)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1579)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1579)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1579)
  20. AWNP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1579)
  21. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (2SHB 1579)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1579)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1579)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1579)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1579)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1579)
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1579)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 1579)
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1579)
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  33. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1579)
  34. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1579)
  35. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1579)
  36. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1579)
  37. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1579)
  38. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  39. Minority; do not pass.
  40. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  41. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1579)
  42. Referred to Appropriations.
  43. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1579)
  44. RDAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1579)
  45. RDAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  46. Minority; do not pass.
  47. First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.

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