BILL · 2015–16 SESSION
SB 5998: Groundwater protection
Concerning the protection of groundwater.
Summary
- A fundamental of water resource policy is added. Groundwater providing drinking water to residents must be managed so as to maintain and protect both quantity and quality for present and future generations.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5998), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2015
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Pam Roach (R-31)
- Introduced
- February 16, 2015 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 10, 2016
AN ACT Relating to the protection of groundwater;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development.
SB 5998 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5998 (2025–26) Operating budget, supp.
- SB 5998 (2023–24) Nonfelony convict. vacation
- SB 5998 (2019–20) Grad. real estate excise tax
- SB 5998 (2017–18) Health care whistleblowers
- SB 5998 (2013–14) Warrant officers
- SB 5998 (2011–12) Discover pass
- SB 5998 (2009–10) Wellness incentives
- SB 5998 (2007–08) State property tax levy