SB 6435-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Declares that water rights shall be determined based upon the beneficial use of water.

     Specifies public interest considerations in evaluating water right applications.

     Declares that it is the policy of the state to facilitate water transfers through the provisions of information on water transfers and the timely processing of water transfer applications.

     Repeals RCW 90.03.040.