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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5616

SB 5616: Watershed restoration prjcts

Establishing a single-application process for watershed restoration projects.

Summary

  • The Legislature declares that the goal of the state of Washington is to preserve and restore the natural resources of the state, in particular fish and wildlife, and to improve their habitat. It is the intent of the Legislature to minimize the expense and delays caused by unnecessary bureaucratic processes in securing permits for projects that preserve or restore native fish and wildlife.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5616), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 12, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 16, 1995
Prime sponsor
Marcus Gaspard (D-25)
Introduced
January 30, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
May 16, 1995
Session law
Chapter 378, Laws of 1995
Companion bill
HB 1539
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5616, ESSB 5616

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marcus Gaspard (D-25)

11 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

George Sellar R-12Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Harold Hochstatter R-13Kathleen Drew D-5Ann Anderson R-42Dan Swecker R-20Irv Newhouse R-15Alex Deccio R-14Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Shirley Winsley R-28Bob Morton R-7

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 13, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5616
48 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24010
Republican24000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Absent (1)

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House · Final Passage

April 12, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5616
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican60001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 21, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5616
46 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22012
Republican24000
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5616 in other sessions

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