SB 5603.E - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Creates the Washington coastal marine advisory council in the executive office of the governor to serve as a forum for communication concerning coastal waters issues relating to resource management, shellfish aquaculture, marine and coastal hazards, ocean energy, open ocean aquaculture, coastal waters research, education, and other coastal marine-related issues.

Creates the Washington marine resources advisory council within the office of the governor to: (1) Maintain a sustainable coordinated focus by increasing the state's ability to work to address impacts of ocean acidification; and

(2) Advise and work with the University of Washington and others to conduct ongoing technical analysis on the effects and sources of ocean acidification.