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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5225

SB 5225: Environmental interpretation

Providing for environmental interpretation in state parks.

Summary

  • The State Parks and Recreation Commission is given the authority to provide environmental interpretive activities for visitors to state parks that: (1) explain ecosystems; (2) explain the effect of human behaviors on the environment; and (3) increase citizen appreciation and stewardship of the environment.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5225), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 22, 1991
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob Oke (R-26)
Introduced
January 24, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
January 15, 1992
Companion bill
HB 1112
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5225, ESSB 5225

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob Oke (R-26)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jack Metcalf R-10

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 22, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5225
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican22003
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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History

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SB 5225 in other sessions

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