BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 6168: Drainage ditches/habitat

Removing drainage ditches from the definition of fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas in chapter 36.70A RCW.

Summary

Within the definition of critical areas, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas do not include artificial features or constructs, including irrigation delivery systems, irrigation infrastructure, irrigation canals, or drainage ditches, rather than those that lie within the boundaries of and are maintained by a port district or an irrigation district or company.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6168), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to removing drainage ditches from the definition of fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas in chapter 36.70A RCW;

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

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

SB 6168 (2025–26) CCA suspensions · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6168 (2023–24) International leadership · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6168 (2019–20) Operating budget, supplement · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 357, Laws of 2020
SB 6168 (2017–18) School compost & recycling · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6168 (2013–14) Children's administration · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6168 (2011–12) Renewable energy facilities · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6168 (2009–10) Education program costs · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 578, Laws of 2009
SB 6168 (2007–08) Aerospace development · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House