Date: 08/24/2015
Final
Summary of 2015 Legislation
WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE
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09:11 AM -- Summary of 2015 Legislation
Ms. Kate Meyer, Office of Legislative Legal Services, provided the committee with an overview of wildfire-related legislation that was considered during the 2015 session. Ms. Meyer responded to questions from the committee regarding this legislation and budgetary information.
Mr. Pechota returned to the table to explain to the committee that this information is also contained in the binder provided.
09:29 AM -- Comments from Committee Members
Senator Jones discussed work being done regarding the state water plan, including post-wildfire river and watershed health. Senator Jones also suggested that in addition to discussing fire suppression issues, as has been covered by the committee extensively during past years, the committee also focus on issues related to fire mitigation to reduce fire risk and help forest health, including mechanical fitting and prescribed burns.