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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1188

HB 1188: Rangeland fire associations

Concerning rangeland fire protection associations.

Summary

  • Authorizes the creation of Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPAs).
  • Establishes criteria for the formation, operation, and membership of RFPAs.
  • Requires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide certain information to RFPAs concerning the DNR's wildfire detection, prevention, and suppression activities.
  • Authorizes both the DNR and fire protection service agencies to enter into agreements with RFPAs for the detection, prevention, or suppression of wildfires.
  • Directs the DNR to assist RFPAs, to the extent practicable, in procuring funding, equipment, and training.
  • Authorizes the DNR to develop recommendations concerning the formation, management, operation, and training for RFPAs.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1188), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2019
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Tom Dent (R-13)
Introduced
January 16, 2019 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1188, SHB 1188

AN ACT Relating to rangeland fire protection associations;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tom Dent (R-13)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Brian Blake D-19Joe Schmick R-9

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1188)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1188)
  4. Referred to Appropriations.
  5. RDAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1188)
  6. RDAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  7. First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.

HB 1188 in other sessions

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

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