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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5023

SB 5023: Wells

Concerning the construction of an additional or replacement well.

Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Ecology to approve a change in the purpose of use of a ground water right, not just its manner of use.
  • Authorizes changes of existing ground water rights to new locations within a water resource inventory area (WRIA) or in an adjacent WRIA, instead of new locations tapping the same water body.
  • Authorizes the use of other existing wells to exercise a water right under certain circumstances.
  • Expands the area in which new or replacement wells may be constructed under an existing right without a requirement that departmental approval be obtained; and identifies a new area in which new locations for wells may be authorized through a notification and publication process.

From the Substitute House Bill Analysis (SSB 5023), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2003
  2. Out of committeeMar 3, 2003
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 2003
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-15)
Introduced
January 13, 2003 in the Senate
Last action
March 1, 2004
Companion bill
HB 1540
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5023, SSB 5023

AN ACT Relating to the construction of replacement or additional wells;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-15)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Patricia Hale R-8

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 13, 2003
Version voted on: SSB 5023
32 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat71700
Republican25000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5023)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5023)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5023)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5023)
  5. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5023)
  6. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5023)
  7. AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5023)
  8. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5023)
  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5023)
  10. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5023)
  11. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. (SSB 5023)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 32; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5023)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5023)
  14. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5023)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5023)
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  18. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5023)
  19. NR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5023)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5023)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  22. NR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. Minority; do not pass.
  24. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Energy & Water.
  25. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5023 in other sessions

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