2884-S AMH DUNS REIL 021

SHB 2884 - H AMD

By Representative Dunshee

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that many people visit Washington state to watch orcas, the orca is a significant symbol for the Native American culture, there are pods of orcas that migrate annually through Puget Sound, and the orca is easily recognizable because of its distinct markings. The legislature intends to promote orca awareness and to encourage protection of the natural marine habitat by designating the orca as the official marine mammal of the state of Washington.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 1.20 RCW to read as follows:

The orca, Orcinus orca, is hereby designated as the official marine mammal of the state of Washington."

EFFECT: Deletes the word "whale."