BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2917

HB 2917: Federal hydro projects

Limiting state regulatory authority over federally licensed hydro projects.

Summary

  • The Department of Ecology's authority to conduct safety reviews and inspections on dams does not extend to any project which is subject to the federal power act, unless the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the department agree otherwise or unless Congress gives this authority to the states.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2917), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 1992
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bill Grant (D-16)
Introduced
January 31, 1992 in the House
Last action
February 7, 1992
Companion bill
SB 6475
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2917, SHB 2917

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Grant (D-16)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

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HB 2917 in other sessions

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