BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 5977: Water transfers
Affecting water transfer provisions.
Summary
- The season of use provided in a water right to either surface or ground water may be changed if approved by the Department of Ecology after determining that other existing rights, including minimum flows, will not be impaired. Existing instream flows include those that are established by rule by the department, and those that are established as conditions placed on the issuance of new water withdrawals.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5977), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 24, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Karen Fraser (D-22)
- Introduced
- February 24, 1997 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 1998
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Karen Fraser (D-22)
7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5977 in other sessions
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