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WA HB1309
WA HB1309Addressing the impacts of burrowing shrimp on bottom culture shellfish farming through integrated pest management research.
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
Passed
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to addressing the impacts of burrowing shrimp on 2 bottom culture shellfish farming through integrated pest management 3 research; adding new sections to chapter 15.85 RCW; creating a new 4 section; and providing expiration dates. 5
AI Summary
This bill addresses the ongoing challenges faced by shellfish farmers in controlling burrowing shrimp infestations in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor, Washington. The legislation establishes an integrated pest management research program within the Washington State Department of Agriculture to develop effective control methods for burrowing shrimp, which pose significant threats to shellfish farming and marine ecosystems. The program will solicit research proposals from experts in marine biology, agriculture, and related fields, focusing on finding innovative solutions to manage burrowing shrimp populations. A governing board will be created, comprising representatives from state agencies, shellfish growers, processors, the Shoalwater Bay Indian tribe, and other stakeholders, to oversee the research efforts, review proposals, and ensure transparency and accountability. The board will meet quarterly and use a consensus-based decision-making process to guide research funding and strategy. The research is specifically limited to projects aimed at controlling burrowing shrimp in the two designated coastal estuaries, with a clear emphasis on finding practical, sustainable solutions that can help shellfish farmers maintain their operations. The program and governing board are set to expire on July 1, 2035, providing a structured timeframe for addressing this critical environmental and economic issue.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Joel McEntire (R)*,
Adam Bernbaum (D),
Travis Couture (R),
Dan Griffey (R),
Greg Nance (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Joe Schmick (R),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Steve Tharinger (D),
Jim Walsh (R),
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025. (on 04/21/2025)
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