BILL · 2015–16 SESSION
HB 2924: Wildland firefighters/GPS
Using global positioning system technology to protect the safety of wildland firefighters.
Summary
- Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to require all fire suppression equipment and personnel in its employ or direction to be equipped with a global positioning system electronic monitoring device.
From the House Bill Analysis 2016 (HB 2924), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 27, 2016
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Tom Dent (R-13)
- Introduced
- January 27, 2016 in the House
- Last action
- March 10, 2016
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to using global positioning system technology to protect the safety of wildland firefighters;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Tom Dent (R-13)
7 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
HB 2924 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2924 (2019–20) Shared housing
- HB 2924 (2017–18) Tourism marketing
- HB 2924 (2009–10) Shorelines of the state
- HB 2924 (2007–08) Driver's license renewal
- HB 2924 (2005–06) Eminent domain
- HB 2924 (2003–04) State flowering vine
- HB 2924 (2001–02) Industrial safety & health
- HB 2924 (1999–00) Basic health plan