S-0770.1
SENATE BILL 5475
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2025 Regular Session
By Senators Dozier, McCune, and Schoesler
Read first time 01/24/25. Referred to Committee on Local Government.
AN ACT Relating to maintenance for salmon recovery projects; amending RCW 77.85.130 ; and adding a new section to chapter 77.85 RCW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Sec. 1. RCW 77.85.130 and 2011 c 20 s 16 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The salmon recovery funding board shall develop procedures and criteria for allocation of funds for salmon habitat projects and salmon recovery activities on a statewide basis to address the highest priorities for salmon habitat protection and restoration. To the extent practicable the board shall adopt an annual allocation of funding. The allocation should address both protection and restoration of habitat, and should recognize the varying needs in each area of the state on an equitable basis. The board has the discretion to partially fund, or to fund in phases, salmon habitat projects. The board may annually establish a maximum amount of funding available for any individual project, subject to available funding. No projects required solely as a mitigation or a condition of permitting are eligible for funding.