BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6323

SB 6323: Forest land adverse possessn

Clarifying the law of adverse possession affecting forest land.

Summary

  • Adverse possessors of forest lands, defined as land used for growing and harvesting timber, must show, by clear and convincing evidence, that they have erected substantial improvements on the lands and made use to the improvements for ten years. Substantial improvements means a structure that cost $50,000 to build.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6323), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 17, 1998
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 18, 1998
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
January 15, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
March 18, 1998
Session law
Chapter 57, Laws of 1998
Versions
SB 6323, ESSB 6323

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 17, 1998
Version voted on: ESSB 6323
42 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat16601
Republican26000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 3, 1998
Version voted on: ESSB 6323
95 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat39200
Republican56001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

History

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