5371-S AMS LOVE S1931.1
SSB 5371 - S AMD 80
By Senator Lovelett
ADOPTED 02/28/2023
On page 3, after line 28, insert the following:
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NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. (1) The department of fish and wildlife must convene a diverse work group including, but not limited to, representatives from nongovernmental organizations, recreational boaters, the commercial whale watching industry, commercial fishers, ports and marinas, relevant government entities, tribes, and the southern resident orca research community to inform the development of outreach and education strategies to implement RCW 77.15.740(6). A report summarizing the work of the work group and the department of fish and wildlife's outreach strategies must be included in the 2024 adaptive management report identified in RCW 77.65.620(5). The department of fish and wildlife must conduct intensive outreach and education in fiscal year 2024 and the first half of 2025 to implement the work group outreach recommendations.(2) This section expires June 30, 2025."
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
On page 3, line 36, after "annual" strike "fees" and insert "((fees)) application"
On page 8, line 14, after "1," strike "2024" and insert "2025"
SSB 5371 - S AMD 80
By Senator Lovelett
ADOPTED 02/28/2023
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "77.15.815;" insert "creating a new section;" and on line 3, after "penalties;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date."
EFFECT: Directs the department of fish and wildlife to establish a stakeholder work group to inform the development of outreach and education strategies regarding best practices for recreational boating in waters inhabited by southern resident orcas and provide recommendations in the 2024 adaptive management report. Delays the implementation of new vessel distance requirements from January 1, 2024, to January 1, 2025.
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