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Advocacy


Published on Jan 26, 2020

Bill requires additional protection of archaeological and cultural sites

Contact: Logan Bahr, Maggie Carol

A new bill looks to create redundant processes.

SB 6519, sponsored by Sen. John McCoy (D–Tulalip), requires any project that has received state monies to consult federally recognized tribes, the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, and the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation before any groundbreaking activity has occurred.

This bill was written with the intention to preserve archaeological and cultural sites throughout Washington. However, AWC has concerns with the bill as it proposes new and redundant processes for constructing local projects.

 

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This bill is scheduled for public hearing in the Senate State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee on Wednesday, January 29 at 8 am.

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