BILL REQ. #:  H-1221.1 



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HOUSE BILL 1759
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State of Washington59th Legislature2005 Regular Session

By Representatives Appleton, Bailey, Tom, Chase, Takko, McCoy, Skinner, Sells, Darneille, Schual-Berke, Hasegawa, Green, O'Brien, Strow, Eickmeyer, Morris, Moeller, Linville, Cody, Rodne, Morrell, Hudgins, Quall, Williams, Dunn, Campbell and Santos

Read first time 02/04/2005.   Referred to Committee on State Government Operations & Accountability.



     AN ACT Relating to designating the orca as the state marine mammal; adding a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   The legislature finds that many people visit Washington state to watch orcas, the orca is a significant symbol for the Native American culture, there are pods of orcas that migrate annually through Puget Sound, and the orca is easily recognizable because of its distinct markings. The legislature intends to promote orca awareness and to encourage protection of the natural marine habitat by designating the orca as the official marine mammal of the state of Washington.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   A new section is added to chapter 1.20 RCW to read as follows:
     The orca, Orcinus orca, is hereby designated as the official marine mammal of the state of Washington.

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