BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2562
HB 2562: Rangeland fire associations
Concerning rangeland fire protection associations.
Summary
- Authorizes the creation of rangeland fire protection associations.
- Establishes criteria for the formation, operation, and membership of rangeland fire protection associations.
- Requires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to assist rangeland fire protection associations, to the extent practicable, in procuring funding, equipment, and training.
- Establishes requirements for the DNR and other fire protection agencies related to cooperation with fire protection associations.
- Rangeland fire protection associations may be mobilized as part of a state fire service mobilization, but only within the geographic boundaries of the rangeland fire protection association.
From the House Bill Report (HB 2562), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 10, 2018
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Tom Dent (R-13)
- Introduced
- January 10, 2018 in the House
- Last action
- February 2, 2018
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
- Versions
- HB 2562, SHB 2562
AN ACT Relating to rangeland fire protection associations;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Tom Dent (R-13)
5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2562)
- Referred to Appropriations.
- AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2562)
- AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
HB 2562 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2562 (2025–26) Local effort assistance
- HB 2562 (2019–20) Telehealth services/schools
- HB 2562 (2015–16) Campaign contribution defin.
- HB 2562 (2013–14) Water system vulnerabilities
- HB 2562 (2011–12) Operating budget reserves
- HB 2562 (2009–10) State-owned aquatic lands
- HB 2562 (2007–08) Deeds of trust foreclosures
- HB 2562 (2005–06) Flavored malt beverage