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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5579

SB 5579: Water appropriation permit

Providing for streamlined permit processing of certain water permits.

Summary

  • The Department of Ecology (DOE) is directed to establish by January 1, 1996, a streamlined general permit system for nonconsumptive, nonbypass uses, agricultural uses, and multi-unit residential uses of water. These uses are further defined.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5579), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dan Swecker (R-20)
Introduced
January 27, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5579, SSB 5579

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dan Swecker (R-20)

6 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Bob Morton R-7Jeannette Wood R-21John Moyer R-3Hal Palmer R-18Mary Margaret Haugen D-10

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5579 in other sessions

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