Bill
SF 148
Overview: SF 148, Fire suppression and restoration funding, H COW:H Did not consider for COW, Introduced on January 29, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is
Overview: SF 148, Fire suppression and restoration funding, H COW:H Did not consider for COW, Introduced on January 29, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to provide dedicated funding for fire suppression and restoration efforts in the state.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a Fire Suppression and Restoration Fund to be used for the prevention, management, and restoration of wildfires.
- Allocates a portion of state revenue from various sources, such as timber sales and recreational fees, to the dedicated fund.
- Authorizes the use of fund monies for activities like forest thinning, prescribed burning, and post-fire rehabilitation.
- Requires the development of a comprehensive statewide fire management plan to guide the allocation and use of the fund.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily benefit state and local agencies responsible for wildfire management, as well as communities and ecosystems impacted by wildfires. The dedicated funding would help enhance fire prevention, suppression, and restoration efforts, potentially reducing the severity and impact of future wildfires.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has not yet been considered for a Committee of the Whole (COW) hearing, indicating that it is still in the early stages of the legislative process. Further action and consideration by lawmakers will be required for the bill to advance and potentially be enacted into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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