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• Introduced by Sen. Bob Oke (R) on January 19, 2004, to authorize the commemoration of Washington state parks in 2013 with a coordinated effort by the state parks and recreation commission, the governor, the legislature, and the people of the state of Washington. The bill authorizes the implementation of the Washington state parks centennial 2013 plan developed by the state parks and recreation commission in response to the directive of the legislature in the 2003 1st special session. See Companion HB 2696.
  • Referred to the Senate Parks, Fish and Wildlife Committee on January 19, 2004.
    • Testimony in support offered to the Senate Parks, Fish and Wildlife Committee on February 3, 2004, by Jim King, Citizens for Parks and Recreation, who testified that the intent of this bill is to provide a check in for all people planning for the State Parks Centennial, to ensure that plans fit within the budget and legislative priorities.
  • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 5, 2004.
• Passed in the Senate (48 to 0) on February 16, 2004, authorizing the commemoration of Washington state parks in 2013 with a coordinated effort by the state parks and recreation commission, the governor, the legislature, and the people of the state of Washington. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on February 17, 2004.
  • Referred to the House Fisheries, Ecology & Parks Committee on February 17, 2004.
  • Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 20, 2004.
• Passed in the House (95 to 0) on March 5, 2004, authorizing the commemoration of Washington state parks in 2013 with a coordinated effort by the state parks and recreation commission, the governor, the legislature, and the people of the state of Washington. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed by Gov. Gary Locke on March 12, 2004.