BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 6498: Riparian easement carbon val

Valuing the carbon in forest riparian easements.

Summary

  • Adds the value of carbon stored in timber to the fair market value of qualifying timber for the small forest landowner Forest Riparian Easement Program.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6498), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2020
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
John Braun (R-20)
Introduced
January 20, 2020 in the Senate
Last action
January 20, 2020
Companion bill
HB 2714
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to valuing the carbon in forest riparian easements;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: John Braun (R-20)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

  1. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.

SB 6498 in other sessions

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