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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1378

HB 1378: Derelict aquatic structures

Concerning the removal of derelict aquatic structures and restoration of aquatic lands.

Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to purchase or otherwise acquire lands and facilities related to derelict aquatic structures, and to remove, refurbish, or dispose of derelict aquatic structures.
  • Requires the DNR to submit all derelict aquatic structure removal projects to a mitigation credits program in order to generate conservation credits, and requires any payments received for the sale of credits to be deposited into the Derelict Structure Removal Account created in the bill.
  • Creates the Derelict Structure Removal Account.
  • Directs the DNR to establish a grant program for lessees of state-owned aquatic land who need financial assistance to comply with the DNR's habitat stewardship measures for the construction and maintenance of aquatic structures.
  • Authorizes the DNR to acquire aquatic structures that do not meet the definition of derelict aquatic structures, but that could provide habitat benefits or amenities for the local community if the structure was refurbished or repurposed.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1378), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2023
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kristine Reeves (D-30)
Introduced
January 17, 2023 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2024
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5433
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1378, SHB 1378

AN ACT Relating to derelict aquatic structures;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kristine Reeves (D-30)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Tom Dent R-13Liz Berry D-36Alex Ramel D-40Mia Gregerson D-33Mari Leavitt D-28

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1378
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. House Rules "X" file. (SHB 1378)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1378)
  3. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1378)
  4. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (SHB 1378)
  5. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1378)
  6. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1378)
  7. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1378)
  8. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1378)
  10. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1378)
  12. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  13. CB - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture and Natural Resources. (SHB 1378)
  14. CB - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1378)
  15. CB - Executive action taken by committee.
  16. CB - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  17. Referred to Capital Budget. (SHB 1378)
  18. Referred to Capital Budget.
  19. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1378)
  20. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
  21. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  22. First reading, referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 1378 in other sessions

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