BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 5506: Metal detectors/state parks

Regarding the use of metal detectors in state parks.

Summary

Requires the parks and recreation commission to open all developed, common, and disturbed areas of state parks for the recreational use of metal detectors.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to metal detectors in Washington state parks;

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

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 9, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Dec 7, 2011Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters.
Dec 7, 2011Committee relieved of further consideration.
Nov 28, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 26, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 27, 2011First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Marine Waters.

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

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