BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 2276: Derelict fishing gear

Concerning the collection of derelict fishing gear.

Summary

Specifies that a person who encounters derelict fishing gear may collect it and turn it in to a fish and wildlife enforcement officer.
Specifies that a person who collects derelict fishing gear in accordance with the Department of Fish and Wildlife's Derelict Fishing Gear Removal Guidelines is not subject to criminal or civil liability, except upon proof of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2276), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the collection of derelict fishing gear;

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

Jan 13, 2020First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.
Dec 24, 2019Prefiled for introduction.

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

HB 2276 (2025–26) Home care rates · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2276 (2023–24) Housing/taxes · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2276 (2017–18) Wildlife transfer notice · Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2018
HB 2276 (2015–16) Govt liability/law enf, DOC · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2276 (2013–14) Residential schools/ESDs · Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2014
HB 2276 (2011–12) Administrative procedures · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2276 (2009–10) School construction funding · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2276 (2007–08) Unemployment · Did not pass · died in committee