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Introduced
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to a rangeland fire protection association pilot 2 project; adding new sections to chapter 76.04 RCW; creating a new 3 section; and providing expiration dates. 4
AI Summary
This bill establishes a five-year pilot project in eastern Washington to assess the effectiveness of Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPAs) in wildland fire suppression. RFPAs are nonprofit organizations that can enter into agreements with fire protection agencies to provide initial attack capabilities for wildfires, leveraging the knowledge and proximity of local ranchers, farmers, and rural property owners. The bill outlines the requirements for the formation, management, and operation of RFPAs, including safety, training, and liability insurance standards. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is tasked with developing recommendations and overseeing the pilot project, and must submit annual reports to the legislature on its progress.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations. (on 01/31/2024)
Taxonomy
Environment
- ‐ Species and Forest Protection
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1971&Year=2023&Initiative=false | 12/19/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - 1971 SHB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=70853 | 02/16/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - 1971 SHB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=70692 | 02/13/2024 |
| House Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1971%20HBR%20AGNR%2024.pdf | 02/01/2024 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1971-S.pdf | 02/01/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - 1971 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69135 | 01/16/2024 |
| House Bill Analysis 2024 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1971%20HBA%20AGNR%2024.pdf | 01/10/2024 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1971.pdf | 12/19/2023 |
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