BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 6647: Water rights

Granting water rights to certain persons who were water users before January 1, 1993.

Summary

  • A person is granted a water right if: (1) the person filed an application with the Department of Ecology for a water right or water right transfer before January 1, 1996; (2) the person placed water to beneficial use for irrigation or stock watering purposes before January 1, 1993, but a permit or certificate is not issued by the department or its predecessor for the use; and (3) the person files a statement of…

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6647), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 1996
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ann Anderson (R-42)
Introduced
January 22, 1996 in the Senate
Last action
January 22, 1996

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ann Anderson (R-42)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

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SB 6647 in other sessions

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