The bill aims to enhance salmon recovery efforts in Washington State by establishing the joint salmon recovery and reform committee. This committee will consist of members from the relevant legislative committees and will focus on reviewing and researching various salmon recovery programs, including those related to hatchery, harvest, habitat, and water quality. The committee is tasked with promoting the dissemination of research to policymakers and making recommendations on salmon recovery and reform. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the need for a coordinated approach to existing regulations and programs to maximize their effectiveness in achieving salmon recovery goals.

Key provisions include the creation of the joint salmon recovery and reform committee, which will have an executive committee made up of chairs and ranking members from relevant legislative committees. Members will receive allowances for their participation, and all expenses incurred will be managed according to established financial procedures. The bill also reenacts and amends existing law to include the joint salmon recovery and reform committee within the framework of legislative oversight. Importantly, the bill stipulates that if specific funding for its implementation is not provided by June 30, 2023, it will become null and void.