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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5401

SB 5401: Habitat open space

Expanding the riparian open space program to include lands that contain critical habitat of threatened or endangered species.

Summary

  • Expands the Riparian Open Space Program to include the acquisition of forest lands containing critical habitat for threatened or endangered species.
  • Clarifies the compensation method for determining timber and land values under conservation easements.
  • Applies existing tax exemptions for conservation easements acquired under the Riparian Open Space Program to forest lands containing critical habitat for threatened or endangered species.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5401), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 20, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 6, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 13, 2009
  5. GovernorApr 28, 2009
  6. LawApr 28, 2009
Prime sponsor
Bob Morton (R-7)
Introduced
January 21, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
April 28, 2009
Session law
Chapter 246, Laws of 2009
Companion bill
HB 1484
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5401, SSB 5401

AN ACT Relating to habitat open space;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob Morton (R-7)

6 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Ken Jacobsen D-46Val Stevens R-39Kevin Ranker D-40Brian Hatfield D-19Pam Roach R-31Adam Kline D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5401
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28003
Republican17001
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 13, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5401
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61001
Republican36000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 20, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5401
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28003
Republican17001
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/26/2009. (SSB 5401)
  2. Chapter 246, 2009 Laws. (SSB 5401)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5401)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5401)
  5. President signed. (SSB 5401)
  6. Speaker signed. (SSB 5401)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 5401)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5401)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5401)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5401)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5401)
  12. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5401)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5401)
  14. CB - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Agriculture & Natural Resources. (SSB 5401)
  15. CB - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5401)
  16. Referred to Capital Budget. (SSB 5401)
  17. AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5401)
  18. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5401)
  19. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. (SSB 5401)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 5401)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5401)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5401)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5401)
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  26. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5401)
  27. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5401)
  29. NROR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5401)
  30. NROR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  32. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

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