1976 AMH ENGE H1834.1
HB 1976 - H AMD 145
By Representative Engell
NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025
On page 1, line 5, after "Sec. 1." insert "(1)"
On page 1, at the beginning of line 8, strike "(1)" and insert "(a)"
On page 1, at the beginning of line 11, strike "(2)" and insert "(b)"
On page 1, at the beginning of line 13, strike "(3)" and insert "(c)"
On page 1, at the beginning of line 14, strike "(4)" and insert "(d) "Council" means the Washington invasive species council created in RCW 79A.25.310.
(e)"
On page 1, at the beginning of line 15, strike "(5)" and insert "(f)"
On page 1, after line 18, insert the following:
"(2) This section expires July 1, 2027."
On page 1, line 19, after "Sec. 2." strike all material through "store" and insert "(1) The council shall conduct a pilot program to provide information to pet owners about the risks of releasing invasive species and aquatic invasive species into the natural environment. Under the pilot program, a retail pet store located in a county with a population over 2,000,000"
On page 2, beginning on line 2, after "by the" strike all material through "79A.25.320" on line 3 and insert "council"
On page 2, at the beginning of line 6, strike "(1)" and insert "(a)"
On page 2, at the beginning of line 8, strike "(2)" and insert "(b)"
On page 2, at the beginning of line 10, strike "(3)" and insert "(c)"
On page 2, at the beginning of line 13, strike "(4)" and insert "(d)"
On page 2, at the beginning of line 15, strike "(5)" and insert "(e)"
On page 2, at the beginning of line 18, strike "(6)" and insert "(f)"
On page 2, after line 20, insert the following:
"(2) The council shall conduct a survey of participation in the pilot program and provide a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by June 30, 2027, in accordance with RCW 43.01.036, that includes the survey results and an analysis of the costs of printing and distributing the required pamphlets.
(3) This section expires July 1, 2027."
Correct the title.
EFFECT: • Makes the requirement for retail pet stores to provide pamphlets to customers with specific information into a two-year pilot project that applies in a county with a population over 2 million.
• Requires the Council to survey participation in the pilot project and provide a report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature by June 30, 2027, that includes survey results and an analysis of the costs of printing and distributing the required pamphlets.
--- END ---