SB 6282-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Creates a salmon restoration funding task force.

     Directs the task force to develop recommendations to the legislature on a salmon restoration funding process for salmon and trout restoration projects.  All aspects of salmon and trout restoration shall be addressed except for fish passage projects.

     Directs the task force to develop a standard methodology for decision making on restoration funding, prioritization of decisions, developing a state-wide data base, and developing a criteria for making project applications.  The task force shall develop recommendations for a process to monitor ongoing projects and evaluate completed projects.  In addition, the task force shall develop procedures for funding and evaluating pilot projects.