SB 5517 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Provides that the commission shall consist of two divisions, an eastern division and a western division.

     Directs the commission to establish state-wide policy and guidelines regarding water resource and water quality management consistent with statutory law.

     Specifies the duties and powers of division engineers in their respective territories.

     Provides for regional water resource groups.

     Makes internal reference corrections to transfer the authority of the department of ecology to the new commission.

     Repeals 43.21A.064.