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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1557

HB 1557: Habitat/water improvemnts/tx

Exempting from taxation and valuation of property improvements used for fish and habitat restoration and protection and water quantity and quality improvement programs.

Summary

  • The purpose of the act is to improve fish and wildlife habitat and to improve water quality and water quantity. Private property owners are encouraged to make voluntary improvements to their property.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SHB 1557), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 13, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 9, 1997
Prime sponsor
Jim Buck (R-24)
Introduced
January 30, 1997 in the House
Last action
May 9, 1997
Session law
Chapter 295, Laws of 1997
Companion bill
SB 5315
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1557, SHB 1557, 2SHB 1557

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Buck (R-24)

10 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Kelli Linville D-42Larry Crouse R-4Jim Kastama D-25Shirley Hankins R-8Bill Grant D-16Barbara Lisk R-15Mark Doumit D-19Brian Hatfield D-19Peggy Johnson R-35Debbie Regala D-27

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 13, 1997
Version voted on: 2SHB 1557
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican55001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 11, 1997
Version voted on: 2SHB 1557
43 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20003
Republican23003
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage

April 21, 1997
Version voted on: 2SHB 1557
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

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HB 1557 in other sessions

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