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2003 Senate Joint Memorial 8004
Introduced by Sen. Bob Morton, (R - Kettle Falls) (R) on January 22, 2003
To request that British Columbia refrain from releasing grizzly bears near our common border. See also Companion HJM 4019. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Parks, Fish and Wildlife Committee on January 22, 2003
Testimony in support offered to the Senate Parks, Fish and Wildlife Committee on March 3, 2003
By Senator Morton; and Sid Viebrock, WA Cattlemen's Association. They testified that the part of our state into which released bears will range has become more densely populated and natural forage is insufficient. This will result in increased predation on livestock, crops, and humans. Release of bears in British Columbia is a way of circumventing state law that prohibits introduction of bears.
Testimony in opposition offered to the Senate Parks, Fish and Wildlife Committee on March 3, 2003
By Seth Cool, Northwest Ecosystem Alliance. He testified that grizzly bears are in danger of becoming extinct in the Northwest without augmentation programs. Only two bears will be released each year for five years. Surveys show that 77 percent of Washington residents support grizzly bear recovery.
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 4, 2003
To request that British Columbia refrain from releasing grizzly bears near our common border.
Received in the House on March 19, 2003
Referred to the House Fisheries, Ecology & Parks Committee on March 19, 2003
Referred to the House Rules Committee on April 1, 2003
The bill did not pass both chambers during the 2003 regular session, so the bill automatically returned to the Senate Rules Committee when the regular 105-day session adjourned on April 27, 2003.
Received in the Senate on January 12, 2004
And active in the 2004 legislative session.