2003 Senate Bill 5076

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Introduced by Sen. Bob Morton, (R - Kettle Falls) (R) on January 14, 2003

To determine a "highest responsible bidder" for valuable materials from state-owned aquatic lands. The bill states that the Department of Natural Resources may consider in addition to price “whether the bidder was the highest responsible bidder for a sale within the previous five years but failed to complete the sale, such as by not entering into a resulting contract or by not paying the difference between the deposit and the total amount due. However, sales that were bid prior to January 1, 2003, may not be considered for the purposes of this subsection.” The Commissioner of Public Lands requested this bill. See also Companion House Bill 1247. Official Text and Analysis.

Referred to the Senate Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee on January 14, 2003

Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 27, 2003

Passed 49 to 0 in the Senate on March 17, 2003.
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To determine a "highest responsible bidder" for valuable materials from state-owned aquatic lands.

Received in the House on March 19, 2003

Referred to the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on March 19, 2003

Referred to the House Rules Committee on April 3, 2003

Passed 90 to 2 in the House on April 9, 2003.
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Signed by Gov. Gary Locke on April 17, 2003