BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 2579: Prospecting and mining

Concerning small scale prospecting and mining hydraulic projects in state waters.

Summary

Establishes the give fish a chance act. Prohibits the department of fish and wildlife from issuing a permit for the use of a suction dredge in certain state waters. Requires a mineral prospecting and mining permit to conduct small scale prospecting and mining and any mineral prospecting and mining not specifically prohibited.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2579), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to small scale prospecting and mining hydraulic projects in state waters;

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

Jan 21, 2014First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

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HB 2579 (2019–20) Horse program/Coyote Ridge · Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2579 (2017–18) Conditionally released SVPs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2579 (2015–16) Prefire mitigation · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2579 (2011–12) Fire protection firms · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2579 (2009–10) Ballot measure signatures · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2579 (2007–08) Motor vehicle theft 1 · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2579 (2005–06) Educational assessments · Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2006