2345‑S AMH BRUM STEV 11

SHB 2345 ‑ H AMD 312 ADOPTED 2-19-96

By Representatives Brumsickle, Buck and others

     On page 77, after line 33, insert the following: 

     "(16)  There is substantial fiscal impact in the preparation of a habitat conservation plan, as well as long-term effects on trust income.  The board of natural resources must secure and protect the interests of each of the trusts.  Because of the substantial impact on trust income over the length of an agreement, unanimous consent by the board is necessary to safeguard the integrity of each trust.  During the 1995-97 biennium any agreement involving state lands administered by the department that is developed under the federal endangered species act (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.) must be approved in advance by a unanimous vote of the board with all members present."

EFFECT:  Requires the Board of Natural Resources to approve by unanimous vote in advance any Habitat Conservation Plan adopted under the Federal Endangered Species Act.

FISCAL IMPACT:  None.