BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 6292: Water rights sales

Concerning water rights sales.

Summary

Prohibits the Department of Ecology (Ecology) from using water banking to allow a person who has not previously made beneficial use of the water to transfer a water right or a portion of a water right into a water bank unless the water bank is created to mitigate water resource impacts, create a source of supply for third parties, or enhance streamflows.
Requires a person who purchases a water right separate from the real property to file a copy of the purchase and sale agreement with Ecology.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6292), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to water rights sales;

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

Jan 15, 2020First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.

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