FINAL BILL REPORT
HB 1413
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C 154 L 11
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Extending the expiration date of the invasive species council and the invasive species council account from December 31, 2011, to June 30, 2017.
Sponsors: Representatives Blake, Chandler, Tharinger and Hinkle; by request of Recreation and Conservation Office.
House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources
House Committee on General Government Appropriations & Oversight
Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters
Background:
Invasive Species Council.
The Invasive Species Council (Council) provides policy level direction, planning, and coordination for combating harmful invasive species throughout the state and preventing the introduction of other harmful invasive species. The Council is a joint effort between local, tribal, state, and federal governments, as well as the private sector and nongovernmental interests. The Recreation and Conservation Office provides administrative support for the Council. The Council expires on December 31, 2011.
Invasive Species Council Account.
Funding for the Council is provided by member agencies, federal grants, and the Vessel Response Account. Expenditures from the Invasive Species Council Account (Account) may be used only to carry out the purposes of the Council. The Account expires on December 31, 2011.
Summary:
Invasive Species Council and Invasive Species Council Account.
The expiration dates of the Council and Account are changed from December 31, 2011, to June 30, 2017.
Votes on Final Passage:
House | 97 | 0 | |
Senate | 46 | 0 |
Effective: | July 22, 2011 |