BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 2549: Salmon recovery efforts/GMA

Integrating salmon recovery efforts with growth management.

Summary

Makes salmon recovery a goal of the Growth Management Act (GMA).
Requires cities and counties planning under the GMA framework to develop a salmon and steelhead comprehensive plan element.
Establishes a process for approval of city and county salmon and steelhead GMA comprehensive plan elements by the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) or the adoption of an alternative proposal for the local jurisdiction by the WDFW.
Establishes a standard of net ecological gain applicable to anadromous fish recovery for purposes of provisions of the GMA, including the GMA's goals, critical areas ordinances, salmon and steelhead recovery elements, and the voluntary stewardship program.
Directs the WDFW to establish salmon recovery performance goals applicable to jurisdictions planning under the GMA.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2549), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to integrating salmon recovery efforts with growth management;

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

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

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HB 2549 (2017–18) Alt fuel vehicle tax exempt · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2549 (2015–16) Permitting of conveyances · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2549 (2013–14) Police car, attempt to elude · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2549 (2011–12) Invasive species bounties · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2549 (2009–10) Firefighting services · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2549 (2007–08) Patient-centered care · Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2008
HB 2549 (2005–06) Voter secrecy · Did not pass · died in committee