1109-S AMH CHAB JOND 229

  

SHB 1109 - H AMD 454

By Representative Chandler

NOT ADOPTED 03/29/2019

On page 165, line 25, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2020 by $2,100,000

On page 166, line 15, correct the total.

On page 169, after line 2, insert the following:

"(14) $2,100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2020 is provided solely to evaluate the effectiveness of modular, volitional, selective fish passage systems as a means of fish transportation, including but not limited to fish health, cost effectiveness, and ease of implementation. The department must ensure that the fish passage systems do not transfer endangered species act-listed salmon upstream of the Chief Joseph dam. The department must report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on the results of the evaluation by December 1, 2019."

EFFECT:   Provides funding to the Department of Fish and Wildlife to evaluate the effectiveness of modular, volitional, selective fish passage systems as a means of fish transportation.

FISCAL IMPACT:

 Increases General Fund - State by $2,100,000.

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