BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
HB 1118: Gravel in waterways
Concerning the removal of gravel from waterways to reduce flooding.
Summary
- Allows local diking districts, flood control districts, and counties to remove gravel from streams and other watercourses if it is deemed by the local district to be beneficial in reducing the threat from flooding without paying a royalty to the state or being granted a hydraulics approval from the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 14, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Doug Ericksen (R-42)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2005 in the House
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
AN ACT Relating to the removal of gravel from waterways to reduce the impact of flooding;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Doug Ericksen (R-42)
7 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks.
HB 1118 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1118 (2025–26) Firearm rights restoration
- HB 1118 (2023–24) School bus safety
- HB 1118 (2021–22) Recycling, waste, & litter
- HB 1118 (2019–20) Beer & wine license/spirits
- HB 1118 (2017–18) Vehicle entry to assist.
- HB 1118 (2015–16) Fish & wildlife cost savings
- HB 1118 (2013–14) Interst. family support act
- HB 1118 (2011–12) Manuf housing community mgrs