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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5662

SB 5662: Metals mining and milling

Clarifying the existing authority of the department of ecology and the department of natural resources to require performance security for metals mining and milling operations.

Summary

  • The dual responsibility of the Department of Ecology and the Department of Natural Resources is clarified, and the responsibility for performance security bonds is given exclusively to the Department of Ecology. The performance security must be acceptable to both agencies.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5662), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 10, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 4, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 3, 1995
Prime sponsor
Brad Owen (D-35)
Introduced
January 31, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
May 3, 1995
Session law
Chapter 223, Laws of 1995
Companion bill
HB 1574
Versions
SB 5662, ESSB 5662

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brad Owen (D-35)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Dan Swecker R-20Bob Morton R-7

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 10, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5662
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican22002
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

April 4, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5662
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35001
Republican61000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 19, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5662
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican23001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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History

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