BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2138

HB 2138: Signs on closed public lands

Requiring signage on certain lands that are closed to the public.

Summary

Requires that all new signs on lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) that relate to land use restrictions or closures include a reference to the appropriate supporting legal authority.
Requires the DNR and the WDFW to update their current sign standards and policies to ensure that all signs related to land use restrictions or closures include a reference to the appropriate supporting legal authority.
Provides that the act applies prospectively.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2138), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to requirements of signs on public land;

Passed February 18, 2020

Version voted on: ESHB 2138

97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	0	0	0
Republican	40	0	0	1

How each member voted

Mar 12, 2020By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 2138)
Feb 20, 2020First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (ESHB 2138)
Feb 18, 2020Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2138)
Feb 18, 2020Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2138)
Feb 18, 2020Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2138)
Feb 18, 20201st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2138)
Feb 18, 20201st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 16, 2020Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2138)
Feb 16, 2020Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Jan 24, 2020Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2138)
Jan 24, 2020Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 22, 2020RDAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2138)
Jan 22, 2020RDAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 6, 2019First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.

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

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