Aquatic invasive species-2.
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Official record
Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: HB0018 Drafter: LGC LSO No.: 10LSO-0152 Effective Date: Enrolled Act No.: HEA0062 Chapter No.: Prime Sponsor: Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee Catch Title: Aquatic invasive species-2. Subject: Regulation of importation of aquatic invasive species. Summary/Major Elements: Aquatic invasive species are exotic or non-native aquatic organisms that pose a significant threat to the waters of the state. The act prohibits persons from possessing, importing, exporting, shipping or transporting any aquatic invasive species or introducing them into the waters of the state. The act requires any person who knows of an unreported aquatic invasive species in a specific location in the state to report it to the game and fish commission or a peace officer. The act requires the game and fish commission and the department of state parks and cultural resources to promulgate rules for administration of check stations. The act allows any peace officer with probable cause to impound or decontaminate a conveyance or require the owner of a conveyance to decontaminate it. The act authorizes any peace officer to stop and inspect any conveyance upon any of the following: prior to a watercraft being launched into the waters of the state, prior to departing from the waters of the state, that is visibly transporting any aquatic plant material or upon a reasonable suspicion that an aquatic invasive species might be present. The act gives the commission authority to restrict watercraft usage on specific waters of the state upon a finding that it is threatened with imminent introduction of an aquatic invasive species. The act authorizes the commission or the department of state parks and cultural resources to collect an annual fee which will be evidenced by a sticker to be applied to every watercraft (which does not include personal flotation devices or water sport toys). The act provides for criminal and civil penalties. Comments: Report Required: Reports are due from the commission and the department of state parks and cultural resources to the joint appropriations committee and the travel, recreation, wildlife and cultural resources interim committee.
Public statements
Last checked Aug 8, 11:45 PM
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that the bill includes a compromise definition for watercraft and personal flotation devices to ensure comprehensive coverage, noting this change does not negatively impact the program itself.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes the enforcement provisions unfairly target sportsmen by more than doubling their permit fees, which he views as a tax rather than necessary funding for state-wide issues.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because sportsmen are identified as the primary conveyance of invasive species via boats, making them the first line of defense.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes it is currently the only available option to address this important subject, though he notes future funding may need help from water accounts.
H50
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the bill despite funding reductions, arguing that it is too late in the session to reject a new program and that insufficient costs can be addressed by adjusting funding next year.
H05
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses opposition to potential regulations on flotation devices used for fly fishing but states they lack sufficient information at this time to vote against the bill.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker compares the invasive species in the bill to kudzu and argues that allowing it into the state would be harmful.
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Changes
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Adopted 2nd reading by STEWARD
Failed 2nd reading by LANDON
Failed 2nd reading by TEETERS
Filed 2nd reading by LUBNAU
Adopted, Corrected 2nd reading by LUBNAU
Failed, Corrected 2nd reading by LUBNAU
Failed 2nd reading by LUBNAU
Adopted 2nd reading by CARSON
Adopted 2nd reading by HARSHMAN
Adopted 3rd reading by BROWN
Adopted 3rd reading by LUBNAU
Adopted, Corrected 3rd reading by LUBNAU
Adopted Committee of the Whole by BROWN
Adopted Standing Committee by H06
Filed Standing Committee by H02
Adopted, Corrected Standing Committee by H02
Failed, Corrected Standing Committee by H02
Failed 2nd reading by LANDEN
Failed Committee of the Whole by BURNS
Adopted Standing Committee by BURNS
Adopted Standing Committee by NICHOLAS