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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1835

HB 1835: Frontier counties

Defining frontier counties.

Summary

  • Adds definition of "frontier county" to statutes addressing economic development, excise tax, and the Department of Commerce.
  • Defines "frontier county" as a county with a population density fewer than 50 persons per square mile.
  • Creates two categories of frontier counties, based on population density: Frontier One counties have 21 or fewer persons per square mile, and Frontier Two counties have more than 21 but fewer than 50 persons per square mile.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1835), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedFeb 17, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 9, 2024
  4. Passed SenateFeb 28, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 13, 2024
  6. LawMar 13, 2024
Prime sponsor
Joel Kretz (R-7)
Introduced
February 17, 2023 in the House
Last action
March 13, 2024
Session law
Chapter 47, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1835, ESHB 1835

AN ACT Relating to defining frontier counties;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joel Kretz (R-7)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Mike Chapman D-24Jacquelin Maycumber R-7Steve Tharinger D-24Paul Harris R-17Tom Dent R-13

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 9, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 1835
94 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55300
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (3)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 1835
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (ESHB 1835)
  2. Chapter 47, 2024 Laws. (ESHB 1835)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1835)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1835)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1835)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1835)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1835)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1835)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1835)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1835)
  11. LGLT - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1835)
  12. First reading, referred to Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs. (ESHB 1835)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1835)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1835)
  15. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1835)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1835)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1835)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1835)
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  22. ICEV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1835)
  23. ICEV - Executive action taken by committee.
  24. ICEV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  26. First reading, referred to Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans.

HB 1835 in other sessions

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