Washington · 2025-2026

SB 5261

Issuing water right permits for nonconsumptive hydropower use in water resource inventory areas in which minimum instream flows are not being met.

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Summary AI-generated

Washington Senate Bill 5261 addresses the issuance of water right permits for nonconsumptive hydropower use. The bill specifically targets water resource inventory areas where minimum instream flows are not currently being met.

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Issue tags AI-classified

Environment & Energy 95%

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Sponsors + 2 cosponsors

Sharon Shewmake Democratic lead
Mike Chapman Democratic
T'wina Nobles Democratic