6444-S.E AMH FINN ROWE 237

ESSB 6444 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-5483.2/10) 1306

By Representative Finn

ADOPTED 3/05/2010

    On page 145, after line 3, insert the following:

    "(21)  The department must work with appropriate stakeholders to facilitate the disposition of salmon to best utilize the resource, increase revenues to regional fisheries enhancement groups, and enhance the provision of nutrients to food banks.  By November 1, 2010, the department must provide a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature summarizing these discussions, outcomes, and recommendations.  After November 1, 2010, the department shall not solicit or award a surplus salmon disposal contract without first giving due consideration to implementing the recommendations developed during the stakeholder process."

EFFECT:   Directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) to work with appropriate stakeholders to facilitate the disposition of surplus salmon in order to best utilize the resource, increase revenues to regional fisheries enhancement groups, and enhance the provision of nutrients to food banks.  The Department must provide a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by November 1, 2010, summarizing the stakeholder process and its findings.  After November 1, 2010, the Department is directed to not enter into a surplus salmon disposal contract without first considering the recommendations developed during the stakeholder process.

FISCAL IMPACT: No change to appropriated levels.

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