BILL · 1995–96 SESSION
SB 5515: Metal detectors/state parks
Restricting the state parks and recreation commission authority to regulate metal detectors.
Summary
- The State Parks and Recreation Commission may not prohibit the use of metal detectors for recreational purposes except in areas where an historic archaeological resource has been identified. In those state park areas that do not contain historic archaeological resources, the use of metal detectors is permitted subject to reasonable rules set forth by the commission.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5515), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 25, 1995
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Brad Owen (D-35)
2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
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.
SB 5515 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5515 (2025–26) Community solar
- SB 5515 (2023–24) Child abuse and neglect
- SB 5515 (2021–22) Hospitality employment/B&O
- SB 5515 (2019–20) Public facilities/recreation
- SB 5515 (2017–18) Silicon smelters/taxes
- SB 5515 (2015–16) Long-term care providers
- SB 5515 (2013–14) Vehicle services fees
- SB 5515 (2011–12) Freestanding emergency rooms