2299-S AMH WILC JOND 172

SHB 2299 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-5008.1/18) 1134

By Representative Wilcox

NOT ADOPTED 02/23/2018

    On page 244, line 9, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 by $50,000,000

    On page 245, line 10, correct the total.

    On page 250, after line 29, insert the following:

    "(19) $50,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 is provided solely for fish passage barrier removal projects as determined by the fish passage barrier removal board created in RCW 77.95.160. Priority for funding must be given to the following four classes of projects: Transportation projects consistent with RCW 77.95.180 and with other state projects; local projects; projects included in the small forest landowner fish passage program created pursuant to RCW 76.13.150; and other projects, regardless of ownership, identified by the board as necessary to restore access continuity within a watershed."

EFFECT:  Provides funding to the Department of Fish and Wildlife for fish passage barrier removal projects, as determined by the Fish Passage Barrier Removal Board and with priority given to four classes of projects. 

FISCAL IMPACT:

           Increases General Fund - State by $50,000,000.

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