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.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 11, 2022
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- 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
Prime sponsor: Tom Dent (R-13)
6 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- Referred to Appropriations.
- RDAN - Executive action taken by committee.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- RDAN - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 1891 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1891 (2025–26) Defense counsel liability
- HB 1891 (2023–24) Parent substance use
- HB 1891 (2019–20) Career & tech. ed. resources
- HB 1891 (2017–18) Gubernatorial contributions
- HB 1891 (2015–16) Stage II gas vapor control
- HB 1891 (2013–14) Employee protections/WISHA
- HB 1891 (2011–12) Common core standards
- HB 1891 (2009–10) Environmental review