BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1469

HB 1469: Surface mining regulation

Clarifying the authority to regulate surface mining.

Summary

  • New statutory language defines the role that counties, cities, and towns may play in regulating surface mining operations. The Legislature finds that surface mining is economically vital and that obtaining necessary permits for mining is often cost prohibitive.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1469), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 1997
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Buck (R-24)
Introduced
January 28, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 15, 1998
Companion bill
SB 5435
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1469, SHB 1469

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 12, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1469
69 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat132801
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (69)

Excused (1)

History

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HB 1469 in other sessions

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