Senate committee advances Timber Grading Act after mixed testimony on grading standards
The committee voted to advance House Bill 553, which would allow use of locally produced lumber, vigas and beams; supporters said it would boost local mills and help post‑fire rebuilding, while national standards groups warned the bill could undermine PS 20 grading traceability and liability safeguards.
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A Senate taxation committee voted to advance House Bill 553, the Timber Grading Act, after a public hearing that included support from local governments and tribal representatives and technical objections from national lumber‑standards organizations.
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