BILL · 2003–04 SESSION
SB 5656: Utility rights of way
Allowing for the limited use of new methods to locate utility rights of way on state lands and forest lands.
Summary
- An applicant requesting a utility right of way on state lands may submit, instead of a survey, engineering drawings with field notes that show the proposed alignment of the facility in relation to existing geographical reference points, if the proposed alignment parallels or is near established geographical reference points, such as roadways, property lines, or existing infrastructure improvements.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2003
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Val Stevens (R-39)
- Introduced
- February 5, 2003 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 2004
AN ACT Relating to allowing for the limited use of new methods to locate utility rights of way on state lands and forest lands;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Val Stevens (R-39)
7 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Technology & Communications.
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