SSB 6062 - H AMDS TO H APP COMM AMD (H-2996.1/97)442 FAILED

By Representative Linville and Regala3-31-97

On page 54, line 20, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 1998 by $3,100,000

On page 54, line 21, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 1999 by $2,500,000

Correct the total appropriation accordingly.

On page 58, after line 36, insert the following:

A(19) $600,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 1998 is provided solely to bring interested parties together to continue to address water policy issues.

(20) $2,500,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 1998 and $2,500,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 1999 are provided solely for grants to local entities for implementation of local watershed plans.@

On page 60, line 33, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 1998 by $400,000

On page 60, line 34, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 1999 by $400,000

Correct the total appropriation accordingly.

On page 63, line 1, strike A$500,000" and insert A$900,000"

On page 63, line 2, strike A$500,000" and insert A$900,000"

EFFECT: Provides additional funding to the Department of Ecology for bringing interested parties together to continue discussions on water policy issues. Provides $5,000,000 for grants to local entities to implement local watershed plans. Increases funding to the Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Habitat Partnerships program.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Increases General Fund-State by $6,400,000.