HB 1502 - DIGEST

     Declares that a water right for instream use may be held by the state through the establishment of a reservation or minimum flow or level as described in RCW 90.03.345(1) or may be held by the state as a trust water right under chapter 90.38 or 90.42 RCW.  A water right for instream use may also be established, changed, transferred, or amended under chapter 90.03 RCW or chapter 90.44 RCW in the manner prescribed for a water right for any other use and may be held as an appropriative right by any person or entity whatsoever.