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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5807

SB 5807: Water rights transfers

Modifying provisions for transfer or change of a right related to public water.

Summary

  • A right to groundwater that can be used only on a seasonal basis may be transferred or changed to a right that can be used throughout the year without loss of priority.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5807), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 21, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 1991
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Irv Newhouse (R-15)
Introduced
February 21, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1992
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5807, SSB 5807

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Irv Newhouse (R-15)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Albert Bauer D-49Scott Barr R-7Marcus Gaspard D-25

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 13, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5807
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20004
Republican24001
How each member voted
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Senate · Final Passage

February 17, 1992
Version voted on: SSB 5807
36 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat15900
Republican21400
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History

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SB 5807 in other sessions

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