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Introduced
01/14/2019
01/14/2019
In Committee
01/14/2019
01/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to establishing the water infrastructure program;1adding a new chapter to Title 90 RCW; and creating a new section.2
AI Summary
This bill establishes the water infrastructure program, which is a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Ecology. The program aims to fund projects that increase water availability for beneficial uses, reduce flood risk, improve fish passage, or reduce stormwater pollution. The bill outlines the application and review process, including the criteria for prioritizing different types of projects. It also creates three dedicated accounts to fund the program using both tax-exempt and taxable bonds, and sets a legislative intent to appropriate $500 million per biennium for the program, up to a total of $5 billion.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Jim Honeyford (R)*,
John Braun (R),
Phil Fortunato (R),
Brad Hawkins (R),
Keith Wagoner (R),
Judy Warnick (R),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5136&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5136&year=2019 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5136.pdf |
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