BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5171: State-owned aquatic lands

Concerning certain uses of state-owned aquatic lands.

Summary

Requires specific legislative approval before the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) may designate, establish, or enlarge an aquatic reserve.
Directs the Commissioner of Public Lands to rescind a January 3, 2017, action relating to the Cherry Point aquatic reserve.
Makes permanent and reduces the current statutory schedule for certain public utility easements across aquatic lands.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5171), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to certain uses of state-owned aquatic lands;

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

Jan 8, 2018Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 16, 2017First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Parks.

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

SB 5171 (2025–26) Wolf predation · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5171 (2023–24) Consumer products/gender · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5171 (2021–22) Unemployment insurance · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5171 (2019–20) Employment agencies · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5171 (2015–16) County veterans assist. fund · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5171 (2013–14) Sunshine committee · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5171 (2011–12) Service and overseas voters · Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 2011
SB 5171 (2009–10) Principal and income act · Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 2009