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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1498

HB 1498: Aviation assurance funding

Concerning aviation assurance funding in response to wildland fires.

Summary

  • Directs the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to prepare and submit an appendix on aviation usage by local fire departments for initial attack as a part of its annual wildfire report to the standing committees of the Legislature with jurisdiction over wildland firefighting.
  • Requires the DNR to consult with the State Fire Defense Committee, fire service representatives, and the State Fire Marshal's Office annually to review aviation program performance and determine aviation needs for the following fire year.
  • Directs the DNR, subject to appropriation, to use wildfire suppression funding to assist local fire departments with aerial fire response capabilities during the initial attack phase of fighting a wildland fire, subject to certain specified requirements.
  • Requires the DNR to convene a work group to evaluate the costs and benefits of a state certification program for aircraft and pilots used in wildfire suppression.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1498), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 457, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 15, 2023
  6. LawMay 15, 2023
Prime sponsor
Mary Dye (R-9)
Introduced
January 23, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 15, 2023
Session law
Chapter 457, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1498, ESHB 1498

AN ACT Relating to aviation assurance funding in response to wildland fires;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mary Dye (R-9)

6 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Tom Dent R-13Leonard Christian R-4Suzanne Schmidt R-4Carolyn Eslick R-39Jenny Graham R-6Mike Volz R-6

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1498
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 10, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1498
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 14, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1498
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (ESHB 1498)
  2. Chapter 457, 2023 Laws. (ESHB 1498)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1498)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1498)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1498)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1498)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1498)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1498)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1498)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1498)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1498)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1498)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1498)
  14. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (ESHB 1498)
  15. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1498)
  16. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1498)
  17. AWNP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1498)
  18. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (ESHB 1498)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1498)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1498)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1498)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1498)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1498)
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  26. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1498)
  27. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture and Natural Resources. (ESHB 1498)
  28. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESHB 1498)
  29. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  30. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  32. Referred to Appropriations. (ESHB 1498)
  33. Referred to Appropriations.
  34. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1498)
  35. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
  36. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. First reading, referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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