SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6011

As of February 13, 2001

Title:  An act relating to promoting regional coordination of salmon recovery planning.

Brief Description:  Coordinating the salmon recovery effort.

Sponsors:  Senators Jacobsen and Kline.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Natural Resources, Parks & Shorelines:  2/19/01.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, PARKS & SHORELINES

Staff:  Ross Antipa (786‑7413)

Background:  Salmon recovery activities are developed through regional planning entities.

More coordination between and among salmon recovery regions would improve the recovery of salmon runs.

Summary of Bill:  Incentives are authorized for funding and technical assistance to regional salmon recovery entities.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

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