SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5379

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As of January 25, 2001

Title:  An act relating to the official animal of the state of Washington.

Brief Description:  Designating the cougar as the official animal of the state.

Sponsors:  Senators Honeyford, Patterson, Hale, Hewitt, Parlette, Swecker, Winsley, Finkbeiner and Rasmussen.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  State & Local Government:  1/29/01.

______________________________________________________________________________SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Staff:  Eugene Green (786‑7405)

Background:  The State of Washington has an official bird (Willow Goldfinch); fish (Steelhead Trout); and insect (Common Green Darner Dragonfly).  The state has no official animal.

Summary of Bill:  The cougar, Puma Concolor, is designated as the state=s official animal.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.