Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 6670 — Encouraging access to state parks through cooperative programs with libraries.

Last action — Effective date 6/11/2020.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2020. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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The updated bill includes a new provision that allows state parks to offer discover passes to any library that requests them, expanding access for library patrons to enjoy outdoor activities at state parks. Additionally, it specifies that the commission must prioritize libraries that also lend outdoor equipment like backpacks and binoculars. This change is important because it strengthens community access to outdoor recreation, encouraging more people to explore Washington's natural resources. The new funding allocation of $35,000 will support this initiative, making it easier for libraries to enhance the outdoor experience for their patrons.

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S-6075.2SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6670State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionBySenate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks (originally sponsored by Senators Billig, Van De Wege, Salomon, Schoesler, Conway, and Saldaña)READ FIRST TIME 02/07/20.AN ACT Relating to encouraging access to state parks through cooperative programs with libraries;
S-5935.1SENATE BILL 6670State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionBySenators Billig, Van De Wege, Salomon, Schoesler, Conway, and SaldañaRead first time 02/03/20.Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.AN ACT Relating to encouraging access to state parks through cooperative programs with libraries;
and creating a new section.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:NEW SECTION.  Sec.
creating a new section;
and making an appropriation.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:NEW SECTION.  Sec.
The legislature finds that the state parks and recreation commission and the state library have developed a pilot program with several library systems throughout the state to encourage library patrons to gain outdoor recreation experiences at state parks and other recreational lands administered by the state.
The legislature finds that the state parks and recreation commission on a pilot basis has cooperated with several library systems throughout the state to encourage library patrons to gain outdoor recreation experiences at state parks and other recreational lands administered by the state.
Under this program, the state parks and recreation commission has provided library discover passes to libraries that may be checked out on a temporary basis by library patrons for vehicle parking in state parks.
Under this program, the commission has provided discover passes to a library that may be checked out on a temporary basis by library patrons for vehicle parking in state parks.
The program requires libraries to include equipment, such as backpacks and binoculars, with the library discover passes that are checked out to enhance the library patron's outdoor experience.
In addition, some libraries also offer equipment that may be checked out to enhance the outdoor experience, including backpacks and binoculars.
The legislature intends by this act to make available resources so that the state parks and recreation commission may offer library discover passes to any library that chooses to make library discover passes and certain outdoor equipment available for loan to library patrons.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
The legislature intends to make available resources so that the commission may offer discover passes to any library that chooses to make discover passes available for loan by library patrons.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
A new section is added to chapter 79A.80 RCW to read as follows:Once each calendar year, the commission must provide at least two library discover passes to any library that submits a request to the commission, so that the library can provide the pass on a loan basis to their patrons as with other library materials.
A new section is added to chapter 79A.80 RCW to read as follows:Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the commission may provide discover passes to libraries that provide the pass on a loan basis to their patrons as with other library materials.
The commission is not required to replace any library discover pass that is lost or not returned.
The commission should prioritize offering passes to libraries that also offer to check out backpacks, binoculars, or other equipment that will enhance the patron's outdoor experience.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
The commission should prioritize the distribution of any additional library discover passes to libraries that also check out outdoor equipment, such as backpacks, binoculars, field guides, and other equipment that will enhance the patron's outdoor experience.--- END ---
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The sum of thirty-five thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, from the general fund to the state parks and recreation commission for the purposes of this act.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020.

  2. Chapter 75, 2020 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  11. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 10:00 AM

  12. HOUS - Majority; do pass.

  13. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 10:00 AM

  14. First reading, referred to Housing, Community Development & Veterans.

  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  19. Placed on second reading consent calendar.

  20. Placed on second reading consent calendar.

  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  23. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks at 01:30 PM

  24. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  25. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  26. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks at 01:30 PM

  27. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Billig

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#16)

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 32001
Republican 21001
Democrat 43000
Total 96002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chambers — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
DeBolt — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Hoff — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Yea
Johnson, J. — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McCaslin — Yea
Mead — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Yea
Smith — Not Voting
Sullivan — Yea
Sutherland — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Van Werven — Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Not Voting
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#25)

Passed 47 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 24001
Republican 9001
Democrat 14000
Total 47002
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Becker — Yea
Billig — Yea
Brown — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Das — Yea
Ericksen — Not Voting
Frockt — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Mullet — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Padden — Yea
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Takko — Yea
Wilson, L. — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Not Voting
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Who sponsors SB 6670?
SB 6670 is sponsored by Billig, Jesse Salomon (Democrat), Mark Schoesler (Republican), Steve Conway (Democrat), Rebecca Saldaña (Democrat), and Van De Wege.
What is the current status of SB 6670?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2020. Enacted.
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