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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 2373

HB 2373: State recreational resources

Concerning the state's management of its recreational resources.

Summary

  • Includes additional land and land types managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), other than aquatic lands, for which a Discover Pass or day-use permit is required.
  • Modifies the validity of the Discover Pass to begin when the pass has been marked for activation.
  • Allows for the single purchase of a Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass to be valid for two license plate numbers.
  • Allows for the Discover Pass and day-use permit to be obtained by retailers.
  • Expands the options of where a Discover Pass and day-use permit can be purchased and authorizes the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (State Parks) to utilize unstaffed collection stations.
  • Requires free access days at state parks and suggests they be timed with National Park Service free days.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 2373), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2012
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2012
  2. Out of committeeFeb 21, 2012
  3. Passed HouseFeb 28, 2012
  4. Passed SenateMar 6, 2012
  5. GovernorMar 30, 2012
  6. LawApr 6, 2012
Prime sponsor
Kevin Van De Wege (D-24)
Introduced
January 12, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 6, 2012
Session law
Chapter 261, Laws of 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2373, SHB 2373, E2SHB 2373

AN ACT Relating to the state's management of its recreational resources;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kevin Van De Wege (D-24)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Steve Tharinger D-24

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2012
Version voted on: E2SHB 2373
54 Yea 44 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51500
Republican33900
How each member voted

Yea (54)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 6, 2012
Version voted on: E2SHB 2373
30 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25200
Republican51502
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 7, 2012
Version voted on: E2SHB 2373
60 Yea 37 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54101
Republican63600
How each member voted

Yea (60)

Excused (1)

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8 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Amendment 1203 by Bailey (page 3, line 28)

February 28, 2012
Version voted on: E2SHB 2373
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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House · Amendment 1216 by Short (page 3, line 28)

February 28, 2012
Version voted on: E2SHB 2373
45 Yea 53 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35300
Republican42000
How each member voted

Nay (53)

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House · Amendment 1207 by Orcutt (page 5, line 31)

February 28, 2012
Version voted on: E2SHB 2373
47 Yea 51 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55100
Republican42000
How each member voted

Nay (51)

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House · Amendment 1205 by Johnson (page 6, line 7)

February 28, 2012
Version voted on: E2SHB 2373
46 Yea 52 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat45200
Republican42000
How each member voted

Nay (52)

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House · Amendment 1201 by Wilcox (page 9, line 34)

February 28, 2012
Version voted on: E2SHB 2373
45 Yea 53 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat45200
Republican41100
How each member voted

Nay (53)

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House · Amendment 1202 by Wilcox (page 14, line 1)

February 28, 2012
Version voted on: E2SHB 2373
47 Yea 51 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55100
Republican42000
How each member voted

Nay (51)

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House · Amendment 1211 by Condotta (page 15, line 18)

February 28, 2012
Version voted on: E2SHB 2373
92 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50600
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (92)

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House · 1218 Dahlquist Striker

February 28, 2012
Version voted on: E2SHB 2373
48 Yea 50 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat65000
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Nay (50)

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History

  1. Effective date 3/30/2012. (E2SHB 2373)
  2. Chapter 261, 2012 Laws. (E2SHB 2373)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 2373)
  4. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 2373)
  5. President signed. (E2SHB 2373)
  6. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 2373)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 60; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SHB 2373)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 2373)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 2373)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 2373)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 2373)
  12. Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. (E2SHB 2373)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 2373)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 2373)
  15. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 2373)
  16. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 2373)
  17. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2373)
  18. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 2373)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2373)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 2373)
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2373)
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  25. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 2373)
  26. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 2373)
  27. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2373)
  28. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2373)
  29. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2373)
  30. Minority; do not pass.
  31. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee.
  33. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 2373)
  34. Referred to Ways & Means.
  35. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2373)
  36. APPG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2373)
  37. APPG - Executive action taken by committee.
  38. APPG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  39. Minority; do not pass.
  40. First reading, referred to General Government Appropriations & Oversight.

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