WA HB1720

Bill

Concerning the protection and restoration of riparian areas through the establishment of a fully voluntary, regionally focused riparian grant program designed to improve the ecological functions of critical riparian management zones.

Introduced
02/02/2023

In Committee
02/17/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the protection and restoration of riparian 2 areas through the establishment of a fully voluntary, regionally 3 focused riparian grant program designed to improve the ecological 4 functions of critical riparian management zones; adding a new section 5 to chapter 89.08 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 77.85 RCW; 6 creating a new section; and providing an expiration date. 7

AI Summary

This bill establishes a fully voluntary, regionally focused riparian grant program designed to improve the ecological functions of critical riparian management zones. The program will be developed and implemented by the State Conservation Commission and the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, in coordination with various state agencies, federally recognized tribes, and other stakeholders. The program will prioritize and fund projects that protect and restore critical riparian areas to support salmon recovery. The bill also creates a Salmon Riparian Habitat Policy Task Force to monitor and review the implementation and success of the grant program, and provide recommendations for potential changes to improve riparian habitat and salmon recovery.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (25)

Mike Chapman (D)*, Andrew Barkis (R), Kelly Chambers (R), Greg Cheney (R), Leonard Christian (R), Chris Corry (R), Travis Couture (R), Tom Dent (R), Mary Dye (R), Keith Goehner (R), Jenny Graham (R), Spencer Hutchins (R), Mark Klicker (R), Joel Kretz (R), Debra Lekanoff (D), Melanie Morgan (D), Ed Orcutt (R), Kristine Reeves (D), Eric Robertson (R), Bryan Sandlin (R), Joe Schmick (R), Suzanne Schmidt (R), Drew Stokesbary (R), Mike Volz (R), Alex Ybarra (R),

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)

Official Document

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1720&Year=2023&Initiative=false

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1720&Year=2023&Initiative=false
House Bill Report	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1720%20HBR%20AGNR%2023.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2023	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1720%20HBA%20AGNR%2023.pdf
Fiscal Note - 1720 SHB (Final)	https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=67471
Fiscal Note - 1720 SHB (Partial)	https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=67450
Fiscal Note - 1720 SHB (Partial)	https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=67445
Fiscal Note - 1720 SHB (Partial)	https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=67300
Fiscal Note - 1720 HB (Final)	https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66905
BillText	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1720-S.pdf
House Bill Report	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1720%20HBR%20AGNR%2023.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2023	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1720%20HBA%20AGNR%2023.pdf
BillText	https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1720.pdf

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