BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 6380: Chittenden locks, etc.

Examining the costs and benefits of making changes to the Hiram M. Chittenden locks, Skagit river hydroelectric project, and Ravenna creek.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Commerce to examine and report on the economic and environmental costs and benefits of dismantling the Hiram M. Chittenden locks, breaching or removing the dams in the Seattle City Light Skagit River hydroelectric project, and restoring Ravenna Creek to flow above ground.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6380), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2020
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Doug Ericksen (R-42)
Introduced
January 15, 2020 in the Senate
Last action
January 15, 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to examining the costs and benefits of making changes to the Hiram M. Chittenden locks, Skagit river hydroelectric project, and Ravenna creek;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Doug Ericksen (R-42)

Votes

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

History

  1. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.

SB 6380 in other sessions

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