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                         SENATE BILL 6222

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State of Washington   57th Legislature  2001 Third Special Session

By Senators Honeyford, Rasmussen, T. Sheldon and Deccio

Read first time 07/20/2001.  Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

Providing funding for water conservation measures.

    AN ACT Relating to water conservation; making an appropriation; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  The sum of two million dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the biennium ending June 30, 2003, from the water quality account to the department of ecology for grants to irrigation districts to implement water conservation measures and irrigation efficiency.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.

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