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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1706

HB 1706: Metals mining

Regulating metals mining.

Summary

  • A task force on chemical leach mining is established to develop legislation to better regulate the development, operation, and reclamation of open-pit chemical leach mines in Washington. A list of seven tasks are identified for the task force.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1706), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 5, 1993
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Hans Dunshee (D-39)
Introduced
February 5, 1993 in the House
Last action
March 11, 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1706, SHB 1706

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Hans Dunshee (D-39)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Cathy Wolfe D-22Nancy Rust D-32Georgette Valle D-34R Wesley Pruitt D-26Kelli Linville D-42Ken Jacobsen D-46

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

HB 1706 in other sessions

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