SB 5405-S - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

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; and

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

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.

Requires the future of Washington forests review council to report the findings and recommendations required by this act to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the senate and house of representatives by December 31, 2007.

Terminates the future of Washington forests review council and its powers and duties on June 30, 2008.