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• Introduced by Sen. Brian Hatfield, (D-Raymond) (D) on January 19, 2009, declares it is in the best interests of the state for the department of fish and wildlife to respond quickly to wildlife damage complaints and to work with those affected to prevent and minimize and mitigate negative interactions with wildlife populations .
  • Referred to the Senate Natural Resources, Ocean and Recreation Committee on January 19, 2009.
    • Substitute offered in the Senate on February 17, 2009, to require the Commission to consider the recommendations of the Washington State Wolf Conservation and Management Plan when establishing conditions and limitations under which an owner is allowed to trap or kill wildlife that is threatening human safety or causing property damage without a license or specific authorization from the Director of DFW. The substitute passed in the Senate by voice vote on February 17, 2009.
    • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 17, 2009.