BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 1099: Columbia river water

Managing water resources for the mainstem of the Columbia river.

Summary

Establishes the Columbia River Mainsteam Water Management Program (Program) to be managed by the Department of Ecology (Ecology).
Requires Ecology to acquire water for the Program and specifies requirements regarding use of water acquired for mitigation and instream flows.
Creates the Columbia River Mainstem Investment Account (Account) in the state treasury and specifies uses of Account funds.
Requires Ecology to issue Program rules and to conduct monitoring and compliance.
Requires Ecology to submit a biennial Program status report.and to conduct a formal Program review every ten years.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to management of water resources for the mainstem of the Columbia river;

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

Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 14, 2005First reading, referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade.

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