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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5145

SB 5145: Liability/hydro. projects

Clarifying existing law regarding liability protections associated with public recreational use of lands or waters under a hydroelectric license issued by the federal energy regulatory commission.

Summary

  • Exempts a landowner who releases water or flows and makes waterways available for recreational use from liability for injuries sustained by the public while boating, swimming, or fishing.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5145), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2023
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 2023
  4. Passed HouseApr 11, 2023
  5. GovernorApr 25, 2023
  6. LawApr 25, 2023
Prime sponsor
Shelly Short (R-7)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
April 25, 2023
Session law
Chapter 183, Laws of 2023
Versions
SB 5145, SSB 5145

AN ACT Relating to clarifying existing law regarding liability protections associated with public recreational use of lands or waters under a hydroelectric license issued by the federal energy regulatory commission;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Shelly Short (R-7)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Jesse Salomon D-32Jim McCune R-2Judy Warnick R-13

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5145
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 11, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5145
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (SSB 5145)
  2. Chapter 183, 2023 Laws. (SSB 5145)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5145)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5145)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5145)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5145)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5145)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5145)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5145)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5145)
  11. CRJ - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5145)
  12. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5145)
  13. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (SSB 5145)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5145)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5145)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5145)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5145)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5145)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  22. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5145)
  23. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  24. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
  25. Prefiled for introduction.

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