ADOPTED 4/14/2005

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5610-S AMH BUCK OLSE 079

SSB 5610 - H AMD TO H COMM AMD (5610-S AMH APP H2968.1)

By Representative Buck

   On page 10, line 33 of the amendment, after "entity))" strike all material through "RCW 77.85.050, the" on line 34 and insert "((consistent with one or more habitat project lists developed for that region. Where a lead entity has been established pursuant to RCW 77.85.050,)). T"

   On page 10, line 36 of the amendment, after "entity to" strike "assist in" and insert "((assist in))"

   On page 10, line 37 of the amendment, after "chapter,))" strike "project implementation" and insert "implement habitat project lists developed under 77.85.050,"

   On page 11, beginning on line 1 of the amendment, strike "implementation"

   On page 11, line 3 of the amendment, before "grants" insert "block"

   On page 11, line 4 of the amendment, after "chapter." insert "Block grants must be expended consistent with the priorities established for the board in subsection (2) of this section. Lead entities or regional recovery organizations receiving block grants under this subsection shall provide an annual report to the board summarizing how funds were expended for activities consistent with this chapter, including the types of projects funded, project outcomes, monitoring results, and administrative costs."

EFFECT: Establishes that block grants for lead entities must be used to implement habitat project lists consistent with criteria established for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board. Directs lead entities and regional salmon recovery organizations to provide annual reports to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board summarizing the activities and outcomes accomplished with the block grant funding.