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WA SB5155
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jesse Salomon
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AI Summary
- Makes the 2021 habitat recovery pilot program permanent, renaming it the "habitat restoration permit pathway program" to streamline permitting for fish habitat restoration projects
- Expands eligible funding programs from 13 to 18, adding Clean Water Section 319 grants, Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, regional salmon recovery organizations, WSDOT environmental retrofit program, and State Conservation Commission riparian grants
- Exempts approved projects from State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requirements and most local/state permits, requiring only the single permit issued under this program plus any federally-required permits
- Requires permit decisions within 45 days of complete application, with a multiagency review process available if concerns are raised by local governments, tribes, or partner agencies
- Removes the June 30, 2025 expiration date, with the act taking effect June 30, 2025 under emergency declaration
Legislative Description
Extending a program to streamline the environmental permitting process for salmon recovery projects.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways & Means1/31/2025
Local Government1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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