Relative to ballast water.
AJR 88 is a resolution requesting the U.S. Coast Guard to stop the dumping of ballast water from foreign ports into West Coast rivers, estuaries, and coastal areas. The measure aims to protect local fisheries and ecosystems from invasive aquatic species.
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AJR 88 — Relative to ballast water.
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Died in session
This bill died with 1989-1990 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
This bill urges the Coast Guard to prohibit ballast water dumping in West Coast waters.
AJR 88 is a resolution requesting the U.S. Coast Guard to stop the dumping of ballast water from foreign ports into West Coast rivers, estuaries, and coastal areas. The measure aims to protect local fisheries and ecosystems from invasive aquatic species.
What this means for you
- Fisheries: This means efforts are being made to protect fish populations from invasive species introduced through ballast water.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill AJR 88, a line was added to clarify the bill's intent or purpose. This change is important because it helps ensure that everyone understands what the bill aims to achieve. By making the bill clearer, lawmakers and the public can better discuss its implications and benefits.
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- Chaptered 07/12/90 - Chaptered Current pdf July 12, 1990
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Sponsors
- Hauser · Cosponsor
- Felando · Cosponsor
- McCorquodale · Cosponsor
- Mello · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (4)
- Hauser
- Felando
- McCorquodale
- Mello
Not signed on (118)
118 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors AJR 88?
- AJR 88 is sponsored by Hauser, Felando, McCorquodale, and Mello.
- What is the current status of AJR 88?
- This bill died with 1989-1990 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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