HB 2705 - DIGEST

     Declares a policy to ensure that new land uses are served by adequate water supplies obtained where possible through water conservation, and that growth be managed to avoid adverse effects on existing instream and out-of-stream water uses and on existing ground water sources.

     Provides that, in making the population forecasts required under chapter 36.70A RCW, the office of financial management shall consider existing water supply availability and projected demand, commencing no later than January 1, 1998.