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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
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, reduce flood risk, improve fish passage, and reduce stormwater pollution. The bill outlines the criteria for evaluating and ranking projects, with the highest priority given to projects that implement existing water management plans or satisfy court-ordered obligations. The program requires a minimum of 25% sponsor funding for project costs and allows for the creation of advisory committees to ensure diverse stakeholder input. The Department of Ecology is required to monitor progress and submit biennial reports to the legislature. The bill also creates three accounts to fund the program using state appropriations and bond proceeds.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
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=1889&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1889&year=2019 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1889.pdf |
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