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WashingtonSB 53032025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Extending the water supply milestone for the Yakima river basin integrated plan to 2035.

Sponsored By: Judy Warnick (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.

Independent review for $100M water projects extended

For any integrated-plan water project costing more than $100,000,000, the Washington State Water Research Center reviews the cost and benefit study before the state approves construction funding. This review rule now lasts until July 1, 2035. Reviews weigh benefits such as fish recovery, farm water reliability in drought years, and city and domestic water supply. The extension applies starting June 30, 2025.

Law takes effect June 30, 2025

The law takes effect on June 30, 2025. Sections start on that date unless a section sets a different start date.

Longer transition for Teanaway community forest

When land is bought for the Teanaway Community Forest Trust, a temporary management plan runs until the Yakima water milestone or June 30, 2035, whichever comes first. After that, the land shifts to a permanent plan or is disposed of as the law directs. Purchases and management require available appropriations and review and approval by the Board of Natural Resources. This timing change starts June 30, 2025.

Yakima Basin water project deadline moves to 2035

The law moves the Yakima Basin water supply milestone to June 30, 2035. By that date, permits must be approved and funding secured to start building one or more water projects. Each project must be designed to provide at least 214,000 acre-feet of water for instream and out-of-stream uses. This gives sponsors more time, but it can delay new water for users. This change starts June 30, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Judy Warnick

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Mike Chapman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nikki Torres

    Republican • Senate

  • Perry Dozier

    Republican • Senate

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 192 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/17/2025

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2025

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 94 • No: 1 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 2/12/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/30/2025.

    5/15/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 285, 2025 Laws.

    5/15/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    5/15/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/23/2025legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    4/22/2025legislature

  6. President signed.

    4/19/2025legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/17/2025Senate

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.

    4/17/2025House

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3.

    4/10/2025Senate

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/10/2025Senate

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

    4/10/2025Senate

  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    4/10/2025Senate

  13. CB - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Agriculture & Natural Resources.

    4/8/2025Senate

  14. CB - Executive action taken by committee.

    4/8/2025Senate

  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    4/8/2025Senate

  16. Referred to Capital Budget.

    4/2/2025Senate

  17. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.

    4/1/2025Senate

  18. AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

    4/1/2025Senate

  19. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

    2/17/2025Senate

  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    2/12/2025Senate

  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/12/2025Senate

  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    2/12/2025Senate

  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/12/2025Senate

  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/5/2025Senate

  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/3/2025Senate

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