BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5869: Water resources management

Modifying provisions concerning water management.

Summary

$ Watershed planning units receive additional funding and time.
$ Decisions on water rights changes and transfer can be made separately and independently of decisions on new water rights.
$ Authority, liability, and procedures of water conservancy boards are established.
$ Certified water rights examiners are established.
$ Conditions for transfer of family farm water permits are established.
$ A public utility tax deduction for implementation of conservation plans is established.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5869), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to water resources management;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5869 (2025–26) Construction hazards notice · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5869 (2023–24) Rural fire district stations · Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2024
SB 5869 (2021–22) Traffic cameras/image use · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5869 (2019–20) Capitol campus art exhibit · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5869 (2017–18) Human services T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5869 (2015–16) Manuf/mobile home location · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5869 (2013–14) Legislation w/fiscal impacts · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5869 (2011–12) Insurance benefits/wellness · Did not pass · died in committee