Introduced
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To create a state government “Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council” comprised of specified government officials and particular interests, to draft a new management plan for state regulators that includes provisions for monitoring, control and eradication, and rapid responses. This primarily relates to ballast water discharges into the Great Lakes by ocean-going ships, a source or invasive species in the lakes. The bill contains legislative “findings”.
Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To create a state government “Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council” comprised of specified government officials and particular interests, to draft a new management plan for state regulators that includes provisions for monitoring, control and eradication, and rapid responses. This primarily relates to ballast water discharges into the Great Lakes by ocean-going ships, a source or invasive species in the lakes. The bill contains legislative “findings”.
