SB 5595-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Declares that the board is responsible for making grants and loans for salmon recovery projects from the amounts appropriated to the board for this purpose.  To accomplish this purpose the board may:  (1) Provide assistance to grant applicants regarding the procedures and criteria for grant and loan awards;

     (2) accept any gifts, grants, or loans of funds, property, or financial or other aid in any form from any other source on any terms that are not in conflict with chapter 75.46 RCW;

     (3) adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and

     (4) do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted or implied under this chapter.

     Directs the board to develop procedures and criteria for allocation of funds for salmon recovery projects and activities on a state-wide basis to address the highest priorities for salmon habitat protection and restoration.