BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5351

SB 5351: Small scale mining/prospctng

Limiting the regulations of small scale mining.

Summary

  • A Small scale mineral prospecting @ is defined as mining with pans, mini-rocker boxes, concentrators and sluice boxes. These mining activities do not require a hydraulic permit if streambanks are not undercut or live-rooted woody plants are not disturbed.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5351), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 1997
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Don Benton (R-17)
Introduced
January 24, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
February 25, 1998
Companion bill
HB 1565
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5351, ESSB 5351

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 13, 1997
Version voted on: ESSB 5351
43 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat17600
Republican26000
How each member voted

History

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SB 5351 in other sessions

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