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New Forest Dispute Resolution: Faster Decisions for Healthier Forests

This act establishes a pilot program allowing disputes over forest projects, such as wildfire risk reduction, to be resolved through arbitration instead of lengthy court processes. This aims to accelerate forest protection efforts and reduce taxpayer costs. Citizens who participated in collaborative processes can submit alternative proposals.
Key points
Faster Dispute Resolution: Instead of going to court, disputes over forest projects will be settled by independent arbitrators, speeding up important actions.
Cost Reduction: Avoiding lengthy court cases can reduce costs associated with forest management, indirectly impacting public spending.
Citizen Participation: Individuals and entities who participated in collaborative forest project discussions can submit their alternative proposals for arbitrator consideration.
Focus on Forest Health: The program targets projects aimed at reducing wildfire, pest, and disease risks in forests, especially near populated areas.
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Print number: 117_S_2564
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2564.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Faster Dispute Resolution: Instead of going to court, disputes over forest projects will be settled by independent arbitrators, speeding up important actions.
  • Cost Reduction: Avoiding lengthy court cases can reduce costs associated with forest management, indirectly impacting public spending.
  • Citizen Participation: Individuals and entities who participated in collaborative forest project discussions can submit their alternative proposals for arbitrator consideration.
  • Focus on Forest Health: The program targets projects aimed at reducing wildfire, pest, and disease risks in forests, especially near populated areas.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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