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WA HB1473
Bill
Status
5/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mia Gregerson
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $77,687,000 from the budget stabilization account to the Department of Natural Resources for fire suppression costs incurred during the 2024 fire season
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Responds to the governor's August 2, 2024 declaration of a state of emergency in all Washington counties due to wildfire threats to life and property
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Specifies the appropriation does not alter the requirement to balance budgets in ensuing biennia under RCW 43.88.055(4)
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon the governor's signature on May 17, 2025
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Passed unanimously in both chambers (House 93-0, Senate 46-0)
Legislative Description
Making expenditures from the budget stabilization account for declared catastrophic events.
Last Action
Effective date 5/17/2025.
5/17/2025