Barbara McLachlan
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 59
Primary
The act creates the nontoxic bullet pilot program (pilot program), which allows individuals who meet the qualifications to receive vouchers that offset the cost of purchasing hunting rounds that have nonlead bullets. The pilot program will focus on areas where the exposure of wildlife populations to spent lead bullets is of special or potential concern. The division of parks and wildlife (division) will work with one or more willing nongovernmental entities to determine the scope and collect the results of the pilot program. The division may work with nongovernmental entities to develop educational materials and range demonstrations relating to the pilot program. The division is directed to designate an entity to: Educate hunters about the benefits of nontoxic bullets; and Publicize the pilot program, including using hunting brochures and the division's website. The commission may promulgate rules as necessary to implement the pilot program. The pilot program is repealed, effective July 1, 2026. For the 2023-24 state fiscal year, $31,200 is appropriated to the department of natural resources from the wildlife cash fund to implement this act. APPROVED by Governor May 19, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Governor Signed
Sent to the Governor
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to Appropriations
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations
Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Signed Act (05/19/2023) | |
| Final Act (05/12/2023) | |
| Rerevised (04/27/2023) | |
| Revised (04/26/2023) | |
| Reengrossed (03/27/2023) | |
| Engrossed (03/23/2023) | |
| Introduced (01/09/2023) | |
| PA2 (03/17/2023) | |
| PA1 (02/10/2023) | |
| Committee Amendment |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note SA1 (03/16/2023) | |
| Fiscal Note SA2 (04/23/2023) | |
| Fiscal Note FN1 (01/23/2023) | |
| Fiscal Note FN2 (02/21/2023) | |
| Fiscal Note FN3 (07/28/2023) |
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