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WA HB2348
WA HB2348Updating timber sale process efficiencies and adopting consistent language for the department's land sales.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to updating timber sale process efficiencies and 2 adopting consistent language for the department's land sales; 3 amending RCW 79.15.070, 79.15.080, 79.15.150, and 79.11.340; and 4 reenacting and amending RCW 79.11.130. 5
AI Summary
This bill updates the process for selling timber and other state lands to make it more efficient and consistent. It changes how public notices for sales are published, moving from physical postings in offices and county auditor locations to primarily using the department's public website, while still allowing for newspaper advertisements. The bill also clarifies that advertisements are for informational purposes only and buyers are responsible for their own evaluations. It streamlines the process for reoffering land sales that didn't receive bids and allows for more flexibility in how land is marketed and sold, including through licensed real estate professionals or other commercially feasible methods, as long as the sale is for at least fair market value and in the best interest of the state. The department, or Department of Natural Resources, manages these lands.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on second reading consent calendar. (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2348&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2348%20SBR%20ANR%20OC%2026.pdf |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2348%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2348%20HBR%20AGNR%2026.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 2348 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75180 |
| House bill analysis 2026 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2348%20HBA%20AGNR%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2348.pdf |
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