BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5846

SB 5846: Beaver ecosystem management

Concerning beaver ecosystem management.

Summary

Directs the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to create and implement a beaver ecosystem management plan including managing beaver conflicts and identifying locations where beaver provides benefit to salmon habitats.
Establishes a grant program to provide beaver education and outreach, technical assistance, and resources to assist landowners in living with beavers on their property.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to beaver ecosystem management;

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

Jan 26, 2024Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5846)
Jan 26, 2024Referred to Ways & Means.
Jan 25, 2024Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5846)
Jan 25, 2024Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5846)
Jan 25, 2024And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5846)
Jan 25, 2024AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5846)
Jan 25, 2024AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 25, 2024And refer to Ways & Means.
Jan 25, 2024Minority; do not pass.
Jan 25, 2024Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 8, 2024First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
Dec 14, 2023Prefiled for introduction.

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

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