BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 5898: Grass burning alternatives

Providing that research studies for alternatives to grass burning be conducted by Washington State University.

Summary

  • It is mandated that any study authorized by the task force and approved by Department of Ecology must be conducted by Washington State University. WSU is required to submit a brief report every two years to the appropriate standing committees of the Legislature assessing the potential of its research to result in practical and economical alternatives to grass seed burning.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5898), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedFeb 13, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 12, 1995
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawMay 5, 1995
Prime sponsor
Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2)
Introduced
February 13, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
May 5, 1995
Session law
Chapter 261, Laws of 1995
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 9, 1995
Version voted on: SB 5898
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23002
Republican24000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 12, 1995
Version voted on: SB 5898
93 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat33300
Republican60001
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (3)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 19, 1995
Version voted on: SB 5898
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican23001
How each member voted

History

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SB 5898 in other sessions

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