S.F. No. 0107

Instream flow reform.

Sponsored By: Senator(s) Case and Decaria and Representative(s) Gay, Thompson and Zwonitzer

AN ACT relating to water; specifying considerations for evaluating return flows; authorizing instream flows for establishment, maintenance and improvement of fisheries and habitat; authorizing other beneficial uses; defining certain terms; making conforming amendments; authorizing specified state agencies to apply for instream flow water rights; providing procedures for public notice and hearing; providing procedures for reviewing instream flow water rights; repealing an inconsistent provision; and providing for an effective date.

1/11/2005 Bill Number Assigned

1/13/2005 S Received for Introduction

1/14/2005 S Introduced and Referred to S05; No Report Prior to CoW Cutoff

3/3/2005 Died In Committee