BILL · 1999–00 SESSION
SB 5478: Stream and lake levels
Promoting adequate stream and lake levels.
Summary
- The terms "base" and "minimum," where used in statute to define the flow or level to be maintained in a water body, are replaced by the term "adequate" and made consistent. Flows and levels adequate to support sustainable populations of salmon and trout are made a high priority for planning and management of water resources.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5478), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 25, 1999
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Karen Fraser (D-22)
- Introduced
- January 25, 1999 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 10, 2000
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Karen Fraser (D-22)
2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5478 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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