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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5041

SB 5041: Environmental appeals

Regulating appeals procedures and judicial review standards for environmental regulation hearings and appeals boards.

Summary

  • In appeals to superior court from decisions of the PCHB, the Hydraulic Appeals Board, and the Shorelines Hearings Board, the agency making the decision under appeal is given the burden of justifying that decision, and de novo review is made available to designated parties, essentially permit or water right holders or applicants.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5041), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Don Benton (R-17)
Introduced
January 13, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 1998
Versions
SB 5041, SSB 5041

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Don Benton (R-17)

Votes

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

History

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SB 5041 in other sessions

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