3132-S AMH VAND H5396.1

SHB 3132  - H AMD1386
     By Representatives Van De Wege, Moeller

ADOPTED 03/03/2010

     Beginning on page 1, line 14, strike all of section 2 and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   A new section is added to chapter 43.97 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) The governor's office shall work with the state of Oregon to initiate dissolution of the Columbia River Gorge Compact. If the governor's office determines that the Columbia River Gorge Compact cannot be dissolved, the governor's office shall work to renegotiate with the state of Oregon terms of the Columbia River Gorge Compact that reflects accomplishments made since the first agreement in 1987 and reflects the approved Columbia River Gorge scenic area management plan as of June 2007.
     (2) The governor may also pursue discussions with Klickitat, Skamania, and Clark counties on developing a source of funding to address the costs of local planning and permitting, and to identify local options for implementing the Columbia River Gorge Compact.
     (3) The governor's office shall report to the legislature by December 31, 2010, on the status of dissolving or renegotiating the Columbia River Gorge Compact."

     Correct the title.

EFFECT:  Removes the repealer of the Columbia River Gorge Compact. Requires the governor's office to dissolve the Columbia River Gorge Compact or to renegotiate it with the state of Oregon if dissolution is unfeasible. Encourages the governor's office to work with local counties to develop a source of funding and identify local options for implementing the Columbia River Gorge Compact. Requires the governor's office to provide a progress report to the legislature by December 31, 2010.

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