HB 1985-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Declares that the purpose of the council is to: (1) Gather data necessary to understanding the economic, recreational, and environmental contributions of the forest products industry and secondary manufacturing sectors in Washington state and the trends that will influence the industry in the future;

(2) Develop recommendations for policy changes that will contribute to maintaining the economic stability and growth of the forest products industry in Washington state; and

(3) Gather data necessary to understand the trends and dynamics commercial and residential development play in the conversion of Washington's forests.

Appropriates the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, from the general fund to the governor's office for the purposes of this act.

Appropriates the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, from the general fund to the governor's office for the purposes of this act.

Expires July 1, 2007.