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HB 1389

Extending the expiration date for reporting requirements on timber purchases.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Adam Bernbaum and 9 co-sponsors

Washington extends mandatory timber purchase reporting requirements beyond their scheduled expiration, maintaining state oversight of timber market data and transactions.

Effective date 7/27/2025.
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Bill Summary · HB 1389

Legislative bill overview

HB 1389 extends the expiration date for timber purchase reporting requirements in Washington State. The bill delays when certain regulatory reporting obligations for timber transactions would sunset, allowing the state to continue collecting data on timber sales beyond a previously scheduled deadline.

Why is this important

Timber reporting requirements provide the state with essential market data for forest management, tax assessment, and industry oversight. By extending these requirements, Washington maintains visibility into timber harvest activities and market conditions, which informs environmental policy and revenue tracking.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden on industry: Extending reporting requirements increases compliance costs for timber companies, particularly smaller operations that may lack dedicated administrative staff
  • Sunset clause rationale: The original expiration date suggests lawmakers had intended these requirements to be temporary; extending them raises questions about whether they should be made permanent or subjected to rigorous periodic review
  • Data use transparency: Without clear guidelines on how the state uses collected timber data, businesses may question whether the administrative burden produces proportional public benefit

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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