BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
SB 5203: Methow river water project
Authorizing a pilot water policy project in the Methow river basin.
Summary
- Provides for a pilot project to determine the best approach to meet the needs of people and the environment in the Methow river basin by temporarily placing water into Barnsley and Big Twin Lakes and the aquifer in continuity with the lakes.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 18, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Linda Evans Parlette (R-12)
- Introduced
- January 18, 2005 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to a water policy pilot project in the Methow river basin;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Linda Evans Parlette (R-12)
9 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 8 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- And refer to Ways & Means.
- WEE - Majority; do pass.
- Referred to Ways & Means.
- First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Environment.
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