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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESSB 6406

SB 6406: State's natural resources

Modifying programs that provide for the protection of the state's natural resources.

Summary

  • Establishes Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) fees and exemptions through June 30, 2017.
  • Specifically authorizes multiple site HPAs and expands the use of an existing HPA for regular maintenance activities at marinas and marine terminals.
  • Integrates HPAs for forestry activities into the associated forest practices application (FPA).
  • Extends the duration of an approved FPA.
  • Increases FPA fees.
  • Requires State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) rulemaking.

From the Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (2ESSB 6406), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 1, Laws of 2012, 1st Special Session
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2012
  2. Out of committeeFeb 27, 2012
  3. Passed SenateMar 5, 2012
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 2012
  5. Partly vetoedMay 2, 2012
  6. LawMay 2, 2012
Prime sponsor
Jim Hargrove (D-24)
Introduced
January 20, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
May 2, 2012
Session law
Chapter 1, Laws of 2012, 1st Special Session
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6406, 2ESSB 6406

AN ACT Relating to modifying programs that provide for the protection of the state's natural resources;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Hargrove (D-24)

9 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Steve Hobbs D-44Jerome Delvin R-8Brian Hatfield D-19Rodney Tom D-48Val Stevens R-39Debbie Regala D-27Bob Morton R-7Kevin Ranker D-40Paull Shin D-21

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2012
Version voted on: 2ESSB 6406
27 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat81801
Republican19300
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 10, 2012
Version voted on: 2ESSB 6406
75 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat391700
Republican36600
How each member voted

Yea (75)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 10, 2012
Version voted on: 2ESSB 6406
35 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat161100
Republican19300
How each member voted
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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 10, 2012
Version voted on: 2ESSB 6406
34 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat161100
Republican18202
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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2 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment Number 275 by Senator Ranker, on Page 58, Line 9

March 5, 2012
Version voted on: 2ESSB 6406
22 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat18801
Republican41800
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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Senate · Amendment Number 270 by Senator Pridemore, on Page 60, Line 35

March 5, 2012
Version voted on: 2ESSB 6406
21 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20601
Republican12100
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/10/2012. (2ESSB 6406)
  2. Chapter 1, 2012 Laws 1st Special Session PV. (2ESSB 6406)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (2ESSB 6406)
  4. Passed final passage; yeas, 34; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2ESSB 6406)
  5. Senate concurred in House amendments. (2ESSB 6406)
  6. President signed. (2ESSB 6406)
  7. Speaker signed. (2ESSB 6406)
  8. Delivered to Governor. (2ESSB 6406)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2ESSB 6406)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESSB 6406)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESSB 6406)
  12. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2ESSB 6406)
  13. Rules suspended. (2ESSB 6406)
  14. Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. (2ESSB 6406)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESSB 6406)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESSB 6406)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 75; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2ESSB 6406)
  18. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2ESSB 6406)
  19. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESSB 6406)
  20. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESSB 6406)
  21. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (2ESSB 6406)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2ESSB 6406)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESSB 6406)
  24. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESSB 6406)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted. (2ESSB 6406)
  26. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2ESSB 6406)
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  29. WM - Majority; without recommendation. (2ESSB 6406)
  30. Minority; do not pass. (2ESSB 6406)
  31. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESSB 6406)
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESSB 6406)
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  34. Minority; without recommendation.
  35. Minority; do not pass.
  36. WM - Majority; without recommendation.
  37. ENRM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2ESSB 6406)
  38. And refer to Ways & Means. (2ESSB 6406)
  39. Minority; do not pass. (2ESSB 6406)
  40. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESSB 6406)
  41. Referred to Ways & Means. (2ESSB 6406)
  42. Referred to Ways & Means.
  43. Minority; without recommendation.
  44. Minority; do not pass.
  45. And refer to Ways & Means.
  46. ENRM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  47. First reading, referred to Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters.

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