BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 1639: Wolf population expansion

Ensuring that all Washingtonians share in the benefits of an expanding wolf population.

Summary

Requires the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Rely on the translocation of wolves as the primary tool for managing wolf-related wildlife interactions in the areas of the state where wolves are naturally occurring, in an effort to perpetuate the species and minimize landowner conflicts; (2) Establish and administer a gray wolf sanctuary on an island in Puget Sound; and (3) Consider lethal removal of wolves to…

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AN ACT Relating to ensuring that all Washingtonians share in the benefits of an expanding wolf population;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 25, 2019First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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