Stage:Mar 15 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Prime Sponsor: None

Sponsors: None

Summary: Introduced by Rep. Geoff Simpson, (D-Covington) (D) on February 19, 2009, recognizes the urgent need for the department of fish and wildlife to evaluate and recommend alternative types of salmon fishing gear that will minimize the impact of fishing on wild, depressed, and endangered salmon and steelhead populations. Reaffirms the legislature's support for opportunities to optimize the economic benefits resulting from fishing in the state while protecting and recovering wild, depressed, and endangered salmon populations.

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