HOUSE BILL REPORT
SSB 5032
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
As Reported by House Committee On:
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Appropriations
Title: An act relating to the Vancouver national historic reserve.
Brief Description: Concerning the Vancouver national historic reserve.
Sponsors: Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Pridemore and Zarelli).
Brief History:
Agriculture & Natural Resources: 3/19/07, 3/22/07 [DP];
Appropriations: 3/28/07 [DP].
Brief Summary of Substitute Bill |
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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Majority Report: Do pass. Signed by 14 members: Representatives B. Sullivan, Chair; Blake, Vice Chair; Kretz, Ranking Minority Member; Warnick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dickerson, Eickmeyer, Grant, Hailey, Kagi, Lantz, McCoy, Newhouse, Orcutt and Strow.
Staff: Jason Callahan (786-7117).
Background:
The Vancouver National Historic Reserve (Reserve) was created by Congress in the Omnibus
Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996. It encompasses a 366-acre parcel in
southwest Washington including the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Pearson Airfield
and Air Museum, Officer's Row, Vancouver Barracks, and a section of the Columbia River
waterfront. The Reserve is managed by four designated partners, including the state of
Washington, the National Park Service, the United States Army, and the City of Vancouver.
Summary of Bill:
The Legislature affirms that the state is a partner in the Reserve and will take an active role in
supporting the protection, preservation, interpretation, and rehabilitation of the Reserve. The
Washington State Historical Society (Society) is the state's designated partner representative
for the Reserve. The Society is directed to participate in coordination meetings and in the
development of plans and policies associated with the Reserve, partner with Washington
State University and other agencies to manage the Center for Columbia River History, to
develop and submit operating and capital budget requests, and to oversee the management of
all funds appropriated by the state for the Reserve.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available on original bill.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony:
(In support) Washington was an original signatory on the Reserve's charter 11 years ago when
it was created by Congress, but the various state agencies have squabbled ever since as to
which one is the proper representative of the state to this unusually significant aggregation of
historical resources. All state agencies, along with the federal and local partners, agree that
the Washington State Historical Society is the proper designated representative.
(Opposed) None.
Persons Testifying: Senator Pridemore, prime sponsor; Mark Brown, City of Vancouver, Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust; and Dave Nicandri, Washington State Historical Society.
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Majority Report: Do pass. Signed by 32 members: Representatives Sommers, Chair; Dunshee, Vice Chair; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buri, Chandler, Cody, Conway, Darneille, Dunn, Ericks, Fromhold, Grant, Haigh, Hinkle, Hunt, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kretz, Linville, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, Morrell, Pettigrew, Priest, Schual-Berke, Seaquist, P. Sullivan and Walsh.
Staff: Alex MacBain (786-7288).
Summary of Recommendation of Committee On Appropriations Compared to
Recommendation of Committee On Agriculture & Natural Resources:
No new changes were recommended.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony:
(In support) We appreciate that the House of Representatives incorporated the impact of this
bill in its adopted budget for the Historical Society. This bill will help take the relationship
between Washington and the other reserve partners to a higher level.
(Opposed) None.
Persons Testifying: Dave Nicandri, Washington State Historical Society; and Mark Brown, City of Vancouver and Vancouver National Reserve Trust.