BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

HB 1891: Rangeland fire pilot

Concerning a rangeland fire protection association pilot project.

Summary

  • Directs the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct a Rangeland Fire Protection Association (RFPA) pilot project in order to better assess the measures needed to ensure the safe and effective operation of RFPAs.
  • Requires the DNR to operate the RFPA pilot project in three separate areas located east of the crest of the Cascade mountains.
  • Establishes criteria for the formation, operation, and membership of RFPAs.
  • Requires the DNR to submit a report on the pilot project to the Legislature by November 15, 2026.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1891), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Tom Dent (R-13)
Introduced
January 11, 2022 in the House
Last action
January 31, 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to a rangeland fire protection association pilot project;

Sponsors

Votes

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

History

  1. Referred to Appropriations.
  2. RDAN - Executive action taken by committee.
  3. Minority; without recommendation.
  4. RDAN - Majority; do pass.
  5. First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1891 in other sessions

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