WA People
BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 1182: Geological hazard assessment

Concerning a geological hazards assessment.

Summary

  • Requires the state Geological Survey (Survey) to apply the best practicable technology, including light detection and ranging (Lidar) mapping, while performing its existing obligation to identify and map volcanic, seismic, landslide, and tsunami hazards.
  • Requires the state Survey to acquire new data and coordinate with, compile, and share data with state and local governments, and to create and maintain a publicly available database of Lidar and geological hazard maps and geotechnical reports.

From the House Bill Analysis 2015 (HB 1182), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2015
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Christopher Hurst (D-31)
Introduced
January 15, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5088
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to geological hazards assessment;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Christopher Hurst (D-31)

18 co-sponsors (13 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Elizabeth Scott R-39Brian Blake D-19Bruce Chandler R-15Gael Tarleton D-36Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Vincent Buys R-42Zack Hudgins D-11Derek Stanford D-1Kevin Van De Wege D-24Kristine Lytton D-40Timm Ormsby D-3Dean Takko D-19Jeff Morris D-40Jessyn Farrell D-46Ed Orcutt R-20Hans Zeiger R-25Luis Moscoso D-1Brady Walkinshaw D-43

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  3. Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  8. House Rules "X" file.
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  11. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
  12. AGNR - Majority; do pass.
  13. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1182 in other sessions

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