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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5504

SB 5504: Reclaimed water permitting

Concerning reclaimed water permitting.

Summary

  • Redefines several definitions relating to reclaimed water systems.
  • Authorizes reclaimed water to be beneficially used for surface percolation if the reclaimed water meets state drinking water contaminant criteria.
  • Provides rule-making authority for the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health in establishing a lead agency to carry out all the provisions of the reclaimed water code, including enforcement and permitting.
  • Authorizes the Department of Ecology to use fees to administer reclaimed water system permits.
  • Establishes permit provisions for a reclaimed water project.
  • Allows the lead agency to enter and inspect the permitted properties to determine compliance with laws and rules.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5504), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 456, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 4, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2009
  5. GovernorMay 11, 2009
  6. LawMay 11, 2009
Prime sponsor
Karen Fraser (D-22)
Introduced
January 23, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
May 11, 2009
Session law
Chapter 456, Laws of 2009
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1482
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5504, SSB 5504

AN ACT Relating to reclaimed water permitting;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Fraser (D-22)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Senator R-15Phil Rockefeller D-23Chris Marr D-6Adam Kline D-37Bob Morton R-7

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5504
45 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28003
Republican17100
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5504
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62000
Republican36000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 19, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5504
45 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31000
Republican14202
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/26/2009. (SSB 5504)
  2. Chapter 456, 2009 Laws. (SSB 5504)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5504)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5504)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5504)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5504)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5504)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5504)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5504)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5504)
  11. Committee recommendations adopted and the bill amended. (SSB 5504)
  12. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5504)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5504)
  14. AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5504)
  15. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5504)
  16. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. (SSB 5504)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5504)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5504)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5504)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5504)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5504)
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  25. EWE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5504)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5504)
  27. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5504)
  28. Minority; without recommendation.
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  30. EWE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.

SB 5504 in other sessions

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