HB2653 allows Washington counties to enter into shared stewardship agreements with federal agencies for managing federal lands, including revenue.

HB2653 grants Washington counties the authority to enter into shared stewardship agreements with federal agencies, such as the United States Forest Service, for managing federal lands. These agreements can include revenue sharing from timber sales, providing an additional revenue source for the counties. The bill amends existing laws to facilitate this process, ensuring that counties can manage lands near roads as fuel breaks and retain proceeds from timber sales to address lost revenues and support rural schools.

HB2653 allows Washington counties to enter into shared stewardship agreements with federal agencies for managing federal lands, including revenue.

HB2653 grants Washington counties the authority to enter into shared stewardship agreements with federal agencies, such as the United States Forest Service, for managing federal lands. These agreements can include revenue sharing from timber sales, providing an additional revenue source for the counties. The bill amends existing laws to facilitate this process, ensuring that counties can manage lands near roads as fuel breaks and retain proceeds from timber sales to address lost revenues and support rural schools.