ESHB 1498 — Concerning aviation assurance funding in response to wildland fires.

What this bill does

Creates the Aviation Assurance Funding Program (Program) within the State Conservation Commission for the purpose of assisting local fire suppression entities with defraying the cost of contracting for private aerial fire response capabilities during the initial attack phase of fighting a wildland fire. Establishes criteria for the award of funding pursuant to the Program.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 8, 2023
  97 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 14, 2023
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 10, 2023
  49 yea · 0 nay

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