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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2712

HB 2712: Water rights nonuse cause

Requiring the department of ecology to extend the time for work under a permit if water use has been prevented or restricted use due to federal or state laws.

Summary

  • If federal or state laws prevent or restrict water use otherwise authorized under a water use permit issued for a federal reclamation project, DOE must extend the deadlines set in the permit for commencing work, completing work, and applying water to beneficial use. The extension must be for a period that is not less than the period of nonuse or restricted use caused by the federal or state laws.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2712), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 1998
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gary Chandler (R-13)
Introduced
January 19, 1998 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1998
Versions
HB 2712, SHB 2712

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gary Chandler (R-13)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bob Sump R-7

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 13, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2712
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican57000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

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HB 2712 in other sessions

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