5048-S.E AMH KOST JOND 121

ESSB 5048 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2540.1/17) 333

By Representative Koster

ADOPTED 03/31/2017

    On page 137, after line 10, insert the following:

    "(14) Within amounts provided in this section, the department must consult with affected tribes and landowners in Skagit county to develop and implement a plan designed to address elk-related agricultural damage and vehicular collisions by using all available and appropriate methods including, but not limited to, cooperative fencing projects and harvest in order to minimize elk numbers on private lands and maximize the number of elk located on state and federal lands. The plan must be implemented by September 1, 2018."

EFFECT:   Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to consult with affected tribes and landowners in Skagit County to develop and implement a plan to address elk-related agricultural damage and vehicular collisions.

FISCAL IMPACT: No net change to appropriated levels.

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