2007 House Bill 2275 (Regarding funding of state parks.)

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• Introduced by Rep. Lynn Kessler, (D-Hoquiam) on February 16, 2007, to create an optional $5 fee for motor vehicle registrations and renewals. The revenues generated from this fee would be used to help fund state parks.
  • Referred to the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on February 16, 2007.
    • Substitute offered to the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on February 26, 2007, to make the $5 a donation to the state parks, instead of a mandatory fee, and eliminates the certification opt-out. This bill also will make donations possible on registrations due on or after January 1, 2008, instead of August 1, 2007. Trucks under the gross weight of 10,000 pounds are also included in this bill.
    • The substitute passed in the House by voice vote on March 10, 2007.
  • Referred to the House Appropriations Committee on February 26, 2007.
  • Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 5, 2007.
• Passed in the House (94 to 3) on March 10, 2007. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on March 13, 2007.
  • Referred to the Senate Natural Resources, Ocean and Recreation Committee on March 13, 2007.
    • Amendment offered to the Senate Natural Resources, Ocean and Recreation Committee on March 22, 2007, to add language directing the Director of the Department of General Administration and the State Parks and Recreation Commission to jointly host a task force to study and develop proposals: (1) for the best management structure for the capitol campus; (2) to promote tourism to the capitol campus; (3) to enrich the educational experience offered for visitors to the capitol campus; (4) to promote the architecture, horticulture, and art of the capitol campus; (5) to increase interagency coordination regarding management of the capitol campus area; and (6) to increase volunteer opportunities at the capitol campus. The membership of the task force, which includes four legislative representatives, is specified. The task force is required to report its recommendations to the Legislature by November 1, 2007. The task force expires July 1, 2008.
    • The amendment passed in the Senate by voice vote on April 9, 2007.
  • Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on March 23, 2007.
  • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on April 2, 2007.
• Passed in the Senate (45 to 0) on April 9, 2007. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on April 16, 2007. Passed in the House (91 to 4) on April 16, 2007. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed with partial veto by Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 4, 2007.

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Introduced by Rep. Lynn Kessler, (D-Hoquiam) on February 16, 2007. Passed in the House (94 to 3) on March 10, 2007. New Comment