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WA HB1048
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom Dent
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AI Summary
- Department of Natural Resources must conduct a pilot project for rangeland fire protection associations in eastern Washington, operational from January 2026 through December 2029
- Rangeland fire protection associations are nonprofit organizations of ranchers, farmers, and rural property owners who provide initial wildfire attack capabilities in areas outside existing fire agency boundaries
- Associations must carry liability insurance, and members must be at least 18 years old, complete wildland firefighter 2 training, and use approved personal protective equipment
- Department must annually inspect associations for governance structure, insurance adequacy, and personnel training, and submit annual reports to the legislature by December 1st covering safety, funding, operations, and coordination
- All provisions expire June 30, 2030
Legislative Description
Concerning a rangeland fire protection association pilot project.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/11/2025
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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