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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2743

HB 2743: Reclaimed water integration

Concerning the integration of reclaimed water, water system planning, and groundwater source protection.

Summary

  • Requires a reclaimed water permit applicant or permittee to enter into a written agreement with a Group A public water system concerning the protection of groundwater quality before the applicant or permittee may use, store, or deliver reclaimed water within, or in hydrologic connection to, an aquifer or groundwater source covered by a critical aquifer recharge area, a wellhead protection area, or a sole source aquifer area.
  • Establishes a dispute resolution process in which a Group A public water system and a reclaimed water permit applicant or permittee may petition the Secretary of Health for a decision in the event the parties are not able to reach an agreement as described above.
  • Requires the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health, within existing resources, to provide reasonable technical assistance on certain issues related to reclaimed water, if jointly requested by a Group A water system and a reclaimed water permit applicant or permittee.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2743), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2018
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2018
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Larry Springer (D-45)
Introduced
January 15, 2018 in the House
Last action
February 2, 2018
Companion bill
SB 6390
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2743, SHB 2743

AN ACT Relating to integration of reclaimed water, water system planning, and groundwater source protection;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Springer (D-45)

7 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Paul Graves R-5Vandana Slatter D-48Joan McBride D-48Roger Goodman D-45Jay Rodne R-5Sherry Appleton D-23Steve Tharinger D-24

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2743)
  2. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  3. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2743)
  4. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  5. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2743 in other sessions

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