SHB 1309 — Addressing the impacts of burrowing shrimp on bottom culture shellfish farming through integrated pest management research.
Signed into law — Chapter 87, Laws of 2025
- Sponsor
- McEntire
- Introduced
- February 26, 2025
- Status
- C 87 L 25
- Last action
- Effective date 7/27/2025. (April 21, 2025)
What this bill does
Creates the Burrowing Shrimp Research Program (Program) within the Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Requires the Director of the WSDA to establish a Program governing board comprised of individuals representing entities with knowledge, expertise, or a vested interest in shellfish aquaculture. Creates the Burrowing Shrimp Research Account.
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Floor votes
- House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 10, 202594 yea · 1 nay · 3 not voting
- Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 9, 202548 yea · 1 nay
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