BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5633: Forest loss prevention

Planning for the prevention of permanent loss of forests in Washington state.

Summary

Directs the Department of Natural Resources to establish a voluntary, incentive-based plan to conserve at least 1 million acres of working forestland and reforest at least 1 million acres by 2040.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5633), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to planning for the prevention of permanent loss of forests in Washington state;

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

Jan 10, 2022First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
Jan 4, 2022Prefiled for introduction.

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

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SB 5633 (2019–20) Behavioral health pathways · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5633 (2017–18) Definition of theft · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5633 (2015–16) Helmets to hardhats program · Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2015
SB 5633 (2013–14) PERS/returning retirees · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5633 (2011–12) Agricultural fair premiums · Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2011
SB 5633 (2009–10) Amusement parks · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor