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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2349

HB 2349: Natural resource extraction

Allowing small scale resource extraction without written approval.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Natural Resources to allow small scale prospectors to access state-owned aquatic lands without charging a fee or rent, and without first requiring the prospector to obtain a permit, lease, or other form of permission.
  • Allows certain recreational prospecting to be conducted without having to receive a hydraulics project approval from the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2004
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2004
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Doug Ericksen (R-42)
Introduced
January 12, 2004 in the House
Last action
February 6, 2004
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2349, SHB 2349

AN ACT Relating to small scale natural resource extraction;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Doug Ericksen (R-42)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Hinkle R-13

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2349)
  2. FEP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2349)
  3. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2349)
  4. FEP - Executive action taken by committee.
  5. Minority; do not pass.
  6. FEP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  7. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  8. First reading, referred to Fisheries, Ecology & Parks.
  9. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2349 in other sessions

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