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HB 2290

Providing funding for salmon recovery through a fee assessed on municipal discharges of untreated sewage into Puget Sound.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Barkis and 5 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 2290, "Providing funding for salmon recovery through a fee assessed on municipal discharges of untreated sewage into Puget Sound", has been scheduled for an executive

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 4:00 PM.
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Bill Summary · HB 2290

Overview: HB 2290, "Providing funding for salmon recovery through a fee assessed on municipal discharges of untreated sewage into Puget Sound", has been scheduled for an executive session in the House Committee on Environment & Energy, but no action was taken.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish a funding mechanism to support salmon recovery efforts in the Puget Sound region. The proposed approach is to assess a fee on municipal discharges of untreated sewage into the Puget Sound, with the revenue generated used to fund salmon habitat restoration and conservation projects.

Key Provisions:
- Imposes a fee on municipal discharges of untreated sewage into the Puget Sound
- Directs the revenue from the fee to be used for salmon recovery efforts, including habitat restoration and conservation
- Requires the Department of Ecology to administer the fee collection and distribution of funds

Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary affected parties would be municipalities that discharge untreated sewage into the Puget Sound, as they would be subject to the new fee. The revenue generated from the fee would be used to benefit salmon populations and their habitats in the region.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been scheduled for an executive session in the House Committee on Environment & Energy, but no action was taken. This indicates that the committee is still considering the bill and its potential impacts before deciding on next steps.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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