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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 6211: Washington geological survey

Modifying the responsibilities of the Washington geological survey.

Summary

  • The geological survey is required to serve as a bureau of information and an advisory service for geologic resources and hazards. This includes maintaining a library, public education program, and geologic database.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6211), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2008
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob Morton (R-7)
Introduced
January 14, 2008 in the Senate
Last action
January 18, 2008
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the Washington geological survey;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob Morton (R-7)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Ken Jacobsen D-46Phil Rockefeller D-23Dan Swecker R-20Paull Shin D-21

Votes

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

History

  1. Referred to Ways & Means.
  2. Minority; without recommendation.
  3. And refer to Ways & Means.
  4. NROR - Majority; do pass.
  5. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.
  6. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 6211 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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