BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1624

HB 1624: Wetlands defined

Defining wetlands for growth management purposes.

Summary

  • To be characterized as a wetland, an area must measurably and demonstrably perform a wetland function. The definition of wetlands does not include wetlands unintentionally created as a result of road construction.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1624), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 3, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 19, 1997
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bill Thompson (R-44)
Introduced
February 3, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 30, 1998
Versions
HB 1624, SHB 1624

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Thompson (R-44)

4 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 19, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1624
62 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63600
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (62)

History

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HB 1624 in other sessions

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