BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5966

SB 5966: Climate change consequences

Preparing a response to the consequences of climate change on the forests of the state.

Summary

  • The Department of Natural Resources must contract with the University of Washington College of Forest Resources to, in summary, conduct the following activities: identify cost-effective treatments for reducing the risk of climate change and restoring forest health; implement outreach activities concerning the risks of not responding to changing climatic conditions and the benefits of various treatment options;…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 9, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dan Swecker (R-20)
Introduced
February 9, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
January 14, 2008
Companion bill
HB 1995
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5966, SSB 5966

AN ACT Relating to preparing a response to the consequences of climate change on the forests of the state;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dan Swecker (R-20)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5966)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5966)
  4. NROR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5966)
  5. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5966)
  6. And refer to Ways & Means.
  7. NROR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  8. Referred to Ways & Means.
  9. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5966 in other sessions

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