BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1600

HB 1600: Surface mining permits

Revising provisions relating to surface mining permits.

Summary

  • The requirement for mine operating permits issued before July 1, 1993, to be reviewed within five years of that date before being considered reclamation permits is removed. A permit holder may modify a reclamation plan at any time during the term of the permit if the modified plan meets the protections, mitigations, and reclamation goals established in the 1993 legislation.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1600), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 3, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 14, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 24, 1997
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-35)
Introduced
February 3, 1997 in the House
Last action
April 24, 1997
Session law
Chapter 192, Laws of 1997
Versions
HB 1600, SHB 1600

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (D-35)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 12, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1600
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 14, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1600
46 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21200
Republican25001
How each member voted

History

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HB 1600 in other sessions

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