SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 6691

                    As of January 31, 1996

Title:  An act relating to fire protection districts.

Brief Description:  Concerning the assessment of lands assessed as forest lands for fire protection purposes.

Sponsors:  Senators Rasmussen, Hargrove and Drew.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Natural Resources:  2/1/96.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

Staff:  Vic Moon (786-7469)

Background:  The present statute relating to forest protection assessments for fire protection is not clear when referring to assessments on lands that are wholly unimproved and subject to forest protection assessments, but not to fire protection district levies.

Summary of Bill:  Lands that are wholly unimproved and assessed as forest lands are subject to the forest protection assessment, but not to fire protection district levies.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on January 26, 1996.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.