2004 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 789

File Code: Natural Resources - Generally Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 868
Sponsored By:
Senator Pinsky
Entitled:
Forest or Park Reserve Fund - Use of Revenues from Timber Harvesting

Synopsis:

Providing that, after a specified distribution to counties is made, an amount of money equivalent to the revenue derived from timber harvesting in State forests to the Forest or Park Reserve Fund less any revenue derived from timber harvesting that has been paid out to counties is required to be used for forest restoration, invasive species eradication, and the acquisition and protection of forests that shall be made ineligible for timber harvesting.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/16
First Reading Senate Rules
2/23
Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
2/25
Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
3/23
Unfavorable Report by Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSERVATION -see also- SOIL CONSERVATION
FORESTS AND PARKS -see also- PROGRAM OPEN SPACE; TREES
PEST CONTROL
REVENUE AND TAXES -see also- DEV FEES & TAXES; specific tax.
TREES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Natural Resources
( 5-212 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered