BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
SB 6837: Forest fires/funding
Modifying the funding provisions for forest fire protection and emergency fire suppression.
Summary
- The definition for additional fire hazard is modified to include the failure to maintain defensible space. Defensible space is defined as the area around a residence that has been landscaped to reduce fire danger.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6837), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2010
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Rodney Tom (D-48)
- Introduced
- February 4, 2010 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to forest fire protection and suppression;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Rodney Tom (D-48)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
SB 6837 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6837 (2007–08) Prescription drug assistance
- SB 6837 (2005–06) Development regulations
- SB 6837 (2001–02) Education initiatives T.O.
- SB 6837 (1999–00) Benefit districts