BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6281

SB 6281: Reforestation grants

Investing in reforestation efforts following landscape-scale forest disturbances.

Summary

Establishes a reforestation grant program at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to incentivize reforestation after large forest stand replacement events including wildfires and landslides.
Appropriates $10 million for the reforestation grant program and $10 million for reforestation on DNR lands impacted by wildfires.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to investing in reforestation efforts following landscape-scale forest disturbances;

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

Jan 30, 2024Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6281)
Jan 30, 2024Referred to Ways & Means.
Jan 29, 2024AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6281)
Jan 29, 2024And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6281)
Jan 29, 2024And refer to Ways & Means.
Jan 29, 2024AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 19, 2024First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.

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