Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 5451 — Concerning the definition of hydraulic project in relation to the hydraulic project approval permits.

Last action — By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the definition of 'hydraulic project' and other related terms in RCW 77.55.011.

  • RCW 77.55.011

    This definition does not include irrigation ditches, canals, storm water runoff devices, or other artificial watercourses except where they exist in a natural watercourse that has been altered artificially.

    Clarifies that the definition of 'bed' excludes certain artificial watercourses.

  • RCW 77.55.011

    hydraulic project approval permits issued under this chapter.

    Updates the language related to hydraulic project approval permits.

  • RCW 77.55.011

    and ascertaining where the presence and action of waters are so common and usual, and so long continued in ordinary years as to mark upon the soil or vegetation a character distinct from the abutting upland.

    Clarifies the definition of 'ordinary high water line'.

  • RCW 77.55.011

    or for mineral prospecting and mining conducted under the gold and fish pamphlet authorized by RCW 77.55.091.

    Enhances the definition of 'pamphlet hydraulic project'.

Action History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  2. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks at 01:30 PM

  3. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5451?
SB 5451 is sponsored by Curtis King (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 5451?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 5451?
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