SPOKANE — The state Senate has unanimously passed a bill to create a dedicated fund to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington.
The bill, promoted by Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, passed Friday in Olympia. House Bill 1168 now heads back to the House, which will accept or reject the changes made in the Senate.
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