FINAL BILL REPORT

SSB 5751

C 381 L 03

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Concerning the sale of valuable material from state lands.

Sponsors: Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water (originally sponsored by Senator Hargrove).

Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water

House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

Background: The state Department of Natural Resources sells valuable materials from state lands. They are sold as a lump sum sale or as a scale sale. The value the department can sell is limited to $20,000. The unit size for public land timber harvest units is established by the Board of Natural Resources.

Summary: The amount of valuable materials that can be sold at a direct sale after appraisal is increased from $20,000 to $25,000. The notice requirements may include notice by internet as an additional method. Sales up to $250,000 in value are exempt from the pamphlet publication requirements.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate       48  0

House       96  0    (House amended)

Senate       43  0    (Senate concurred)

Effective: July 27, 2003