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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2614: Flood risk & habitat proj.

Providing for flood risk reduction and habitat restoration projects in the state.

Summary

  • Creates the office of flood risk reduction and habitat restoration in the department of ecology with the primary purpose of the office being to administer a competitive grant program that actively supports the implementation of projects that reduce the risk of flooding, protect against damage caused by floods, and protect or restore naturally functioning areas where floods occur.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2614), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Richard DeBolt (R-20)
Introduced
January 15, 2016 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016

AN ACT Relating to providing for financing of flood risk reduction and habitat restoration projects in the state;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Richard DeBolt (R-20)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Drew Stokesbary R-31JD Rossetti D-19Kevin Van De Wege D-24

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Capital Budget (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2614 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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