ADOPTED 4/14/2005

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5610-S AMH LINV OLSE 090

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

By Representative Linville

   On page 3, line 34 of the amendment, after "formed" insert "under RCW 77.85.090"

   On page 4, line 7 of the amendment, after "identified" strike "in" and insert "or formed under"

   On page 4, line 12 of the amendment, after "act." strike all material through "chapter." on line 14

   On page 9, line 5 of the amendment, after "(2)" strike all material through "planning." on line 13 and insert:

   "Lead entities within a salmon recovery region that agree to form a regional salmon recovery organization may be recognized by the salmon recovery office as a regional recovery organization. The regional recovery organization may plan, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of a regional recovery plan."

EFFECT: Removes the creation of salmon recovery regions in Puget Sound, the Yakima Basin, the Upper Columbia, and the Snake River. Authorizes lead entities to form regional salmon recovery organizations to plan, coordinate and monitor regional recovery plans. Removes specific language that the Legislature may designate additional salmon recovery regions, and authorizes the Salmon Recovery Office to recognize regional recovery organizations in regions where lead entities agree to form a regional organization.