BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

SB 5565: Water withdrawal measurement

Requiring measuring of water withdrawals for conservation purposes.

Summary

  • Accurate measurement is declared essential for management and conservation of limited water resources. Where there are listings under the Endangered Species Act and water is needed for in-stream flow, both new and existing surface and ground water rights must measure their withdrawal and irrigation systems serving 10 or more farms at the headgate.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5565), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Karen Fraser (D-22)
Introduced
January 28, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
January 10, 2000
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Fraser (D-22)

Votes

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

History

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SB 5565 in other sessions

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