HB 3171 - DIGEST

Declares that the intent of this act is to fulfill the state's fiduciary duty to the state land trust beneficiaries by preserving any interest it may have in the mineral resources on these lands until the question of title to such resources is determined.

Provides that until a judgment is entered by a Washington appellate court that determines title to the sand, gravel, and rock resources in certain parcels of land located on Maury Island, the department of natural resources shall not authorize any portion of the state-owned aquatic lands that comprise the Maury Island aquatic reserve designated by commissioner order dated November 8, 2004, for industrial uses or for transportation of materials from a surface mine as defined under RCW 78.44.031, mining operation, or other industrial activities, and may not authorize the construction of docks or other improvements associated with these uses.