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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5714

SB 5714: Forest practices

Concerning the classification of forest practices and the regulation of forest practices by state and local entities.

Summary

  • A portion of the Department of Natural Resources' responsibility for the administration and enforcement of forest practices regulations is transferred to local govern­ments. Specifically, by December 2001, city and county governments will administer and enforce forest practices related to the conversion of forest land to non-forestry uses.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5714), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 23, 1997
Prime sponsor
Dino Rossi (R-5)
Introduced
February 10, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
April 23, 1997
Session law
Chapter 173, Laws of 1997
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1795
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5714, SSB 5714

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dino Rossi (R-5)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Margarita Prentice D-11

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5714
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican23003
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage

April 10, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5714
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican54002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5714 in other sessions

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