BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 6301: Surface water rights

Concerning public interest considerations in the transfer or change of surface water rights.

Summary

Allows the Department of Ecology to grant an interbasin transfer if it determines the transfer is consistent with public interest, considering certain factors.
Provides that a purchaser of a water right that is transferred separately from the land to which it is appurtenant does not have to pay real estate excise tax on the purchase if the purchaser files a notice of sale with Ecology within 30 days of the sale.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6301), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to public interest considerations in the transfer or change of surface water rights;

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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