WA People
BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1704: Agric water pollutn complain

Revising department of ecology entry authority for water quality complaints caused by agricultural activity.

Summary

  • Provides that, except in the case of an emergency, the department shall provide at least seven days' notice to a person alleged to have engaged in polluting activities before entering private agricultural property to investigate conditions relating to actions causing pollution of the waters of the state.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1704), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 5, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Cathy McMorris (R-7)
Introduced
February 5, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 12, 1998

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cathy McMorris (R-7)

Votes

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

History

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HB 1704 in other sessions

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