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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2396

HB 2396: Instream flows

Concerning instream flows.

Summary

  • Requires the Independent Science Panel (Panel) to provide guidance to the Department of Ecology (DOE) regarding instream flows and permits the membership of the panel to be expanded for this purpose.
  • Establishes standards for instream flows and requires implementing rules.
  • Establishes deadlines for the DOE to adopt rules setting instream flows for all of the mainstem rivers and their key tributaries in the state and requires mediation between the DOE and the Panel in certain instances.
  • Establishes standards for instream flow programs, requires implementing rules for the standards, requires the development of such programs for each of the mainstem rivers and key tributaries in the state, sets deadlines for doing so, and requires the DOE and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) jointly to approve the programs.
  • Once a list of mainstem rivers and key tributaries is adopted by rule, prohibits (with certain exceptions) the issuance of new water right permits for water from a listed stream until an instream flow program is approved for its watershed.
  • Requires instream flow programs to be designed to achieve instream flows within 10 years of program approval and establishes review periods for monitoring the implementation of the programs.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2396), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2004
  2. Out of committeeFeb 10, 2004
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kelli Linville (D-42)
Introduced
January 13, 2004 in the House
Last action
February 10, 2004
Requested by
Governor
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2396, SHB 2396

AN ACT Relating to instream flow;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kelli Linville (D-42)

11 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Steve Kirby D-29Phil Rockefeller D-23Patricia Lantz D-26Judy Clibborn D-41Senator D-22Dave Quall D-40Deb Wallace D-17Kathy Haigh D-35Mark Miloscia D-30Alex Wood D-3Jim Moeller D-49

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2396)
  2. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  3. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2396)
  4. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2396)
  5. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture & Natural Resources. (SHB 2396)
  6. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture & Natural Resources.
  7. Minority; do not pass.
  8. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  9. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2396)
  10. Referred to Appropriations.
  11. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2396)
  12. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2396)
  13. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
  14. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  15. Minority; do not pass.
  16. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 2396 in other sessions

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