| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee | |
HB 2788
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Organizing definitions in Title 77 RCW.
Sponsors: Representatives VanDeWege, Blake, Orcutt, Kretz, Nelson, Grant, Williams, Eickmeyer, Linville and McCoy.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/30/08
Staff: Jason Callahan (786-7117).
Background:
Title 77 of the Revised Code of Washington governs the Department of Fish and Wildlife and
overall fish and wildlife management policy in the state. The construction of Title 77 is such that
there is one main definition section applicable to the entire chapter, and over a dozen other
freestanding sections that serve only to provide a definition for one term or a small grouping of
terms. In addition, there are other definitions applicable to the provisions of Title 77 that appear
within the construction of other subtenant laws. The main definition section of Title 77 contains
56 definitions. These are not currently codified in alphabetical order.
Summary of Bill:
Many definitions applicable to Title 77 are relocated to the central definition section for the title.
The Office of Code Revisor is directed to put those definitions into alphabetical order.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.