2537‑S AMH CHAN HIRS 1

SHB 2537 ‑ H AMD 286 ADOPTED 2-13-96

By Representative Chandler

     On page 14, after line 28, insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 23.  A new section is added to chapter 87.80 RCW to read as follows:

     A board of joint control created under this chapter does not have the power to authorize a change in any water right that would change the point or points of diversion for the water right without the approval of the department of ecology.  No change in a water right may be authorized by or approved by such a board of joint control except as authorized under RCW 90.03.380.  A board of joint control shall not authorize or approve a change in a water right unless the change can be made without injury or detriment to existing rights."

Renumber the remaining section consecutively.

EFFECT:  The limitations on the authority of a board of joint control to authorize changes in water rights are the same as apply to such authorities of irrigation districts.