SSB 6448 -
By Senator Kauffman
On page 2, after line 4 of the amendment, insert the following:
"(6) The legislature further finds that tribes with reserved
fishing rights have shown a strong commitment to protecting fisheries
habitat through advocacy, habitat conservation and mitigation, harvest
planning, and fisheries comanagement with the state. This commitment
comes at a great cost to the tribes and serves the public interest in
protection of our precious natural resources."
EFFECT: Adds additional intent language.