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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1459

HB 1459: Full hydrologic cycle

Considering the full hydrologic cycle in the review and approval process of new water uses.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Ecology to consider land uses that could potentially recharge water into an aquifer when considering and approving water right permits and permit-exempt withdrawals of groundwater.
  • Requires elements of county comprehensive plans adopted under the Growth Management Act that provide for the protection of groundwater and critical areas to take into account the full hydrologic cycle, including land uses that may result in aquifer recharge.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1459), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Vincent Buys (R-42)
Introduced
January 20, 2017 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
SB 5789
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1459, SHB 1459

AN ACT Relating to considering the full hydrologic cycle in the review and approval process of new water uses;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Vincent Buys (R-42)

6 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

David Taylor R-15Luanne Van Werven R-42Shelly Short R-7Tom Dent R-13Dave Hayes R-10Larry Haler R-8

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1459)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1459)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1459)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1459)
  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  9. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1459)
  10. Referred to Appropriations.
  11. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1459)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1459)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1459)
  14. Minority; without recommendation.
  15. Minority; do not pass.
  16. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  17. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1459 in other sessions

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