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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5315

SB 5315: Forest fires/property access

Regarding access to property during a forest fire.

Summary

  • Creates a model policy work group to develop procedures that allow landowners and residents in lawful possession and control of land access to their residences and land during a forest fire or wildfire.
  • Authorizes county sheriffs to establish and maintain a registry of persons authorized to access their land during a forest fire or wildfire.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5315), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2007
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2007
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 2007
  4. Passed HouseApr 5, 2007
  5. GovernorMay 1, 2007
  6. LawMay 1, 2007
Prime sponsor
Mark Schoesler (R-9)
Introduced
January 17, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
May 1, 2007
Session law
Chapter 252, Laws of 2007
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5315, SSB 5315

AN ACT Relating to property access during forest fires;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Schoesler (R-9)

12 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13Senator D-35Senator R-15Val Stevens R-39Jim Clements R-14Bob Morton R-7Jerome Delvin R-8Brian Hatfield D-19Derek Kilmer D-26Paull Shin D-21Pam Roach R-31

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 13, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5315
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30002
Republican16001
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 5, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5315
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 14, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5315
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32000
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2007. (SSB 5315)
  2. Chapter 252, 2007 Laws. (SSB 5315)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5315)
  4. Speaker signed. (SSB 5315)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5315)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5315)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5315)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5315)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5315)
  10. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (SSB 5315)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5315)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5315)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5315)
  14. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5315)
  15. AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5315)
  16. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. (SSB 5315)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5315)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5315)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5315)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5315)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5315)
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5315)
  26. NROR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5315)
  27. NROR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5315 in other sessions

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