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WA HB1389

Bill

Status

Passed

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Bernbaum

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the expiration date for timber purchase reporting requirements from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2029

  • Requires purchasers of privately owned timber exceeding 200,000 board feet to report purchase details to the department by the last day of the following month

  • Reports must include purchaser and seller information, sale price, legal description, acreage, estimated timber volume by species and log grade, and property improvements

  • Failure to report may result in a penalty of $250 per violation

  • Passed unanimously in both chambers (House 93-0, Senate 48-0) and takes effect July 27, 2025

Legislative Description

Extending the expiration date for reporting requirements on timber purchases.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2025
Ways & Means3/12/2025
Rules2/27/2025
Finance2/11/2025
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/20/2025

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