BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 1488: Working forest license plate

Creating special license plates that support working forests.

Summary

Creates the Working Forests special license plate.
Establishes original and renewal fees for the special license plate.
Directs proceeds from the special license plate to the Washington Tree Farm Program to support small forest landowners.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1488), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to creating special license plates that support working forests;

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

Jan 8, 2024Referred to Transportation.
Jan 8, 2024Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
Jan 8, 2024By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 13, 2023Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
Mar 3, 2023Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 14, 2023Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 9, 2023TR - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 9, 2023Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 9, 2023TR - Majority; do pass.
Jan 20, 2023First reading, referred to Transportation.

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

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HB 1488 (2019–20) Death penalty elimination · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1488 (2017–18) Higher ed opportunities · Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2018
HB 1488 (2015–16) Debt adjusting services · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1488 (2013–14) Fire protection districts · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1488 (2011–12) State board of health · Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2011
HB 1488 (2009–10) State institution discharge · Did not pass · died in committee