BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 5136: Instream flow rule, new

Repealing an instream flow rule and adopting a new instream flow rule.

Summary

Ecology must repeal the Skagit river basin instream flow rule in entirety. Ecology must then initiate rulemaking to adopt a new rule, ensuring ample opportunity for public input and thorough analysis of the economic costs of the new proposed rule.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to repealing an instream flow rule and adopting a new instream flow rule;

No recorded floor votes.

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 25, 2016Senate Rules "X" file.
Jan 19, 2016Moved to Rules White Sheet.
Jan 11, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 28, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 23, 2015Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 23, 2015Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 13, 2015Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 12, 2015AWRD - Majority; do pass.
Jan 14, 2015First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development.

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

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