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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6151

SB 6151: Aquifer levels

Protecting aquifer levels.

Summary

  • Establishes a mechanism to allow the non-use of a groundwater right from the Odessa aquifer to avoid relinquishment if certain conditions are satisfied.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6151), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2006
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2006
  2. Out of committeeJan 30, 2006
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2006
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2006
  5. GovernorMar 22, 2006
  6. LawMar 22, 2006
Prime sponsor
Mark Schoesler (R-9)
Introduced
January 9, 2006 in the Senate
Last action
March 22, 2006
Session law
Chapter 168, Laws of 2006
Companion bill
HB 3101
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6151, ESSB 6151

AN ACT Relating to water policy in regions with regulated reductions in aquifer levels;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Schoesler (R-9)

6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Erik Poulsen D-34Joyce Mulliken R-13Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Ken Jacobsen D-46Bob Morton R-7Jerome Delvin R-8

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2006
Version voted on: ESSB 6151
46 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25001
Republican21011
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 3, 2006
Version voted on: ESSB 6151
96 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican40200
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 7, 2006
Version voted on: ESSB 6151
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican22001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 3/22/2006. (ESSB 6151)
  2. Chapter 168, 2006 Laws. (ESSB 6151)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6151)
  4. President signed. (ESSB 6151)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6151)
  6. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6151)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 6151)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6151)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6151)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6151)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6151)
  12. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6151)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6151)
  14. EDAT - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6151)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6151)
  16. EDAT - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 6151)
  17. First reading, referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade. (ESSB 6151)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 2. (ESSB 6151)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6151)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6151)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6151)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6151)
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6151)
  26. WEE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6151)
  27. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6151)
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. Minority; without recommendation.
  30. WEE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Environment.
  32. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 6151 in other sessions

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