Senate backs changes to Forest and Watershed Restoration Act to expand buffer and treatment options
Senators passed House Bill 175 to broaden eligible projects under the Forest and Watershed Restoration Act, allowing projects that create or maintain buffer zones and treat private lands when they provide greater fire‑reduction or watershed benefits to the state; sponsors and colleagues called it a life‑safety measure.
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The Senate passed House Bill 175 after floor debate emphasizing wildfire risk reduction and watershed restoration. The vote was announced as 36 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative.
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