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WA SB5896
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shelly Short
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AI Summary
- Amends RCW 90.48.080 to narrow the standard for water pollution violations by removing the phrase "or tend to cause" from the statute
- Discharges into state waters would only be unlawful if they actually cause pollution, rather than if they cause or tend to cause pollution
- Retains the Department of Ecology's authority to determine what constitutes pollution under the chapter
- Maintains existing prohibitions on throwing, draining, running, or otherwise discharging organic or inorganic matter into state waters
Legislative Description
Modifying the standards for determining water quality pollution.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment, Energy & Technology1/12/2026
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