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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1622

HB 1622: Drought preparedness

Concerning drought preparedness and response.

Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to issue a drought advisory when it appears that drought conditions may develop.
  • Makes multiple changes to Ecology's responsibilities when an emergency drought order has been issued.
  • Authorizes Ecology to develop and update a drought contingency plan in collaboration with other affected governments.
  • Directs Ecology to initiate a pilot program to explore the cost, feasibility, and benefits of entering into long-term water right lease agreements to alleviate water supply conditions that may occur as a result of drought conditions.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1622), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2019
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 2019
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 27, 2020
  6. LawMar 27, 2020
Prime sponsor
Brian Blake (D-19)
Introduced
January 25, 2019 in the House
Last action
March 27, 2020
Session law
Chapter 168, Laws of 2020
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5675
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1622, ESHB 1622

AN ACT Relating to drought preparedness and response;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brian Blake (D-19)

6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Joel Kretz R-7Larry Springer D-45Bruce Chandler R-15Mike Chapman D-24Tom Dent R-13Sharon Shewmake D-42

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 12, 2019
Version voted on: ESHB 1622
80 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican241601
How each member voted

Yea (80)

Excused (2)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 29, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 1622
79 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican221702
How each member voted

Yea (79)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 1622
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 7, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 1622
87 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican311000
How each member voted

Yea (87)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESHB 1622)
  2. Chapter 168, 2020 Laws. (ESHB 1622)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1622)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1622)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1622)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1622)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 87; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1622)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1622)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1622)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1622)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1622)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1622)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1622)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1622)
  15. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (ESHB 1622)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1622)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1622)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1622)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1622)
  20. AWNP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1622)
  21. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (ESHB 1622)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 79; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1622)
  23. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1622)
  24. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1622)
  25. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1622)
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1622)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1622)
  28. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1622)
  29. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1622)
  30. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1622)
  31. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1622)
  32. AWNP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1622)
  33. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (ESHB 1622)
  34. Third reading, passed; yeas, 80; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1622)
  35. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1622)
  36. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1622)
  37. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1622)
  38. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  39. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1622)
  40. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  41. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1622)
  42. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  43. CB - Executive action taken by committee. (ESHB 1622)
  44. CB - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources. (ESHB 1622)
  45. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1622)
  46. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1622)
  47. CB - Executive action taken by committee.
  48. Minority; do not pass.
  49. Minority; without recommendation.
  50. CB - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.
  51. Referred to Capital Budget. (ESHB 1622)
  52. Referred to Capital Budget.
  53. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1622)
  54. RDAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1622)
  55. RDAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  56. Minority; do not pass.
  57. First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.

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