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                       BILL REQUEST - CODE REVISER'S OFFICE

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BILL REQ. #: H-2893.1/91

ATTY/TYPIST: BR:sj

BRIEF TITLE:

5083-S2 AMH .... H2893.1

2SSB 5083 - H AMD

By Representative

     On page 2, after line 26, insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 4.  A new section is added to chapter 75.08 RCW to read as follows:

     The primary mission of the department shall be the production of salmon.  The role of the department in salmon production is critical because of depletion in the salmon runs due to natural causes such as flooding, landslides and drought, and from human habitat alterations, pollution, and overfishing.

     The department shall emphasize hatchery production of salmon and natural production of salmon.

     In cases where the department is faced with budgetary cutbacks, the director shall not reduce the poundage or numbers of salmon produced."

2SSB 5083 - H AMD

By Representative

     On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "hatcheries;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 75.52 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 75.08 RCW; and creating new sections."