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Committee recommends do‑not‑pass on bill after Water Resources says it was not party to lawsuit cited by sponsor
Summary
House Bill 1557 drew a do‑not‑pass recommendation after testimony that the Department of Water Resources opposed the bill and said it was not named in the underlying lawsuit referenced by proponents.
House Bill 1557 (details of the bill as introduced were discussed at a prior hearing) was the subject of committee action. The transcript reflects that the Department of Water Resources testified in opposition and said it had not been named in the lawsuit referenced by proponents, and that the department was being asked to bear costs tied to litigation.
Nut graf: Committee members moved a do‑not‑pass recommendation after hearing the department’s opposition and concerns about the bill’s implications for the agency.
Action: Representative Heinert moved a do‑not‑pass recommendation on House Bill 1557, seconded by Representative Olson. The clerk called the roll; the committee recorded a majority yes and recommended do‑not‑pass. Representative Olsen volunteered to carry the bill.
Ending: The committee’s do‑not‑pass recommendation means House Bill 1557 will not advance from this committee; stakeholders should consult the committee record for the testimony regarding the underlying lawsuit and the department’s position.
