BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1634

HB 1634: Metal detectors in parks

Restricting the state parks and recreation commission authority to regulate metal detectors.

Summary

  • Legislative intent is stated to develop an innovative method to identify historic archaeological resources, and to allow recreational use of metal detectors in appropriate areas of state parks. The Parks and Recreation Commission is to complete a study of one state park by September 1, 1996, to identify historic resources.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1634), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 1995
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-35)
Introduced
February 2, 1995 in the House
Last action
March 7, 1996
Companion bill
SB 5515
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1634, SHB 1634

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (D-35)

4 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 8, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1634
93 Yea 1 Nay 3 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican57131
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (1)

Absent (3)

Excused (1)

House · Final Passage

January 10, 1996
Version voted on: SHB 1634
94 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35001
Republican59102
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (1)

Excused (3)

History

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HB 1634 in other sessions

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