SHB 2151 -
By Representative Blake
ADOPTED 02/12/2014
On page 2, line 20, after "developed" strike "and" and insert "or"
Beginning on page 2, line 35, after "(4)" strike all material
through "fee." on page 3, line 14, and insert "(a) A recreational trail
policy developed by the department under this section must provide for
the department to enter into a hold harmless agreement with all
volunteers coordinating with the department under the policy or enter
into other agreements that limit the department's liability from the
actions of volunteers.
(b) Whenever volunteers or volunteer organizations are authorized
to perform activities or carry out projects under this subsection, the
volunteers or members of the organizations may not be considered
employees or agents of the department and the department is not subject
to any liability whatsoever arising out of volunteer activities or
projects. The liability of the department to volunteers and members of
the volunteer organizations is limited in the same manner as provided
for in RCW 4.24.210."
On page 3, line 30, after "developed" strike "and" and insert "or"
On page 4, line 19, after "developed" strike "and" and insert "or"
EFFECT: Removes the requirement that the department of natural resources must develop trail use guidelines and adds language regarding state liability for volunteers.