HB 2093 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Requires the commissioner of public lands to: (1) Appoint a local wildland fire liaison that reports directly to the commissioner or the supervisor and generally represents the interests and concerns of landowners and the general public during fire suppression activities of the department of natural resources; and

(2) Appoint and maintain a wildland fire advisory committee to generally advise the commissioner on matters related to wildland firefighting in the state.

Authorizes an individual to enter privately owned or publicly owned land to attempt to extinguish or control a wildland fire, regardless of whether the individual owns the land.

Expands the duties of the department of natural resources with regard to maximizing the effective utilization of local fire suppression assets.