BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 5704: Mineral prospecting

Creating a pilot project to examine the impacts of small scale mineral prospecting on coastal areas.

Summary

  • Provides that beginning July 1, 2007, the state parks and recreation commission and the department of fish and wildlife shall establish a pilot program to evaluate the impacts of small scale mineral prospecting on ocean beaches. The pilot program must be conducted from July 1, 2007, through July 1, 2009.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Don Benton (R-17)
Introduced
January 29, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
January 14, 2008
Companion bill
HB 1083
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to establishing a pilot project to examine the impacts of small scale mineral prospecting on coastal areas;

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5704 in other sessions

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