SB 5179.E - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Creates a work group to study opportunities to improve the forest health issues enumerated in RCW 76.06.140 that are facing forest land in Washington and to help the commissioner of public lands develop a strategic plan under section 3, chapter 218, Laws of 2004. The work group may, if deemed necessary, identify and focus on regions of the state where forest health issues enumerated in this act are the most critical.

Provides that the work group is required to hold a minimum of five meetings, at diverse locations throughout the state, to gather public input regarding the group's proposed legislation.

Expires June 30, 2007.

Provides that if specific funding for the purposes of this act, referencing this act by bill or chapter number, is not provided by June 30, 2006, in the omnibus appropriations act, this act is null and void.