FINAL BILL REPORT

                   SB 5401

                           C 89 L 99

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Repealing an obsolete provision pertaining to hydraulic project applications.

Sponsors:  Senator Haugen.

Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation

House Committee on Natural Resources

Background:  The major flooding in western Washington in 1990 necessitated some changes to the Hydraulics Act in order to achieve restoration of damaged lands.  The Legislature granted special exemptions for flood damage mitigation for Whatcom County.  That restoration is complete and the need for legislative authorization no longer exists.

Summary:  RCW 75.21.001 is repealed.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate 48 0

House     93 0

Effective:  July 25, 1999