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2019 House Bill 1875: Concerning wildlife damage to agricultural crops
Introduced by Rep. Carolyn Eslick (Sultan) (R) on February 4, 2019
Referred to the House Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on February 4, 2019
Substitute offered in the House on February 22, 2019
Expands the scope of crops eligible for compensation as a result of wildlife damage from commercial crops to agricultural crops in general.
Increases, from $120,000 to $240,000, the maximum amount that the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) may pay per fiscal year for damage caused to agricultural crops by wild deer or elk.
Referred to the House Appropriations Committee on February 22, 2019