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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5433

SB 5433: 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 were refurbished or repurposed.

From the Substitute House Bill Analysis 2023 (SSB 5433), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed SenateMar 6, 2023
  4. Passed HouseApr 11, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 1, 2023
  6. LawMay 1, 2023
Prime sponsor
Ron Muzzall (R-10)
Introduced
January 18, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
May 1, 2023
Session law
Chapter 227, Laws of 2023
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1378
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5433, SSB 5433

AN ACT Relating to derelict aquatic structures;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ron Muzzall (R-10)

6 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Sharon Shewmake D-42Marko Liias D-21Liz Lovelett D-40Drew MacEwen R-35Joe Nguyen D-34Jesse Salomon D-32

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5433
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 5433
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 5433)
  2. Chapter 227, 2023 Laws. (SSB 5433)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5433)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5433)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5433)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5433)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5433)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5433)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5433)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5433)
  11. CB - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5433)
  12. CB - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5433)
  13. Referred to Capital Budget. (SSB 5433)
  14. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5433)
  15. AGNR - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5433)
  16. First reading, referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources. (SSB 5433)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5433)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5433)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5433)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5433)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (SSB 5433)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5433)
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  26. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
  27. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5433)
  28. Referred to Ways & Means.
  29. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5433)
  30. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5433)
  31. And refer to Ways & Means.
  32. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  33. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.

SB 5433 in other sessions

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