SSB 6738 -
By Senator Rockefeller
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1 (1) The department of fish and wildlife
must work with appropriate stakeholders including, at minimum, regional
fisheries enhancement groups, food banks, current and past surplus
salmon disposal contractors, commercial and recreational fishers,
tribes, and commercial aquaculture in order to facilitate the
disposition of surplus salmon, including eggs and carcasses, in the
manner that best utilizes the resource and enhances both: Revenues to
regional fisheries enhancement groups authorized under RCW 77.95.060;
and the provision of nutrients to food banks. The department of fish
and wildlife must provide a summary of these discussions, outcomes, and
any recommendations, including legislative recommendations, to the
appropriate committees of the legislature by November 1, 2010.
(2) After November 1, 2010, the department of fish and wildlife may
not solicit or award a contract providing for the purchase and
processing of surplus salmon unless the department has: Completed the
requirements of subsection (1) of this section; and given due
consideration to integrating any recommendations developed under
subsection (1) of this section into the contract planning,
solicitation, and award process.
(3) The department of fish and wildlife must carry out the
requirements of this section within existing funds.
(4) This section expires December 31, 2011."
SSB 6738 -
By Senator
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "hatcheries;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "creating a new section; and providing an expiration date."
EFFECT: Prohibits the department of fish and wildlife from soliciting or awarding a surplus salmon disposal contract after the conclusion of the stakeholder process without first giving due consideration to implementing recommendations developed during that process. Delays the expiration date of the bill by one year to December 31, 2011.