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2013 House Bill 1438: Concerning de facto changes in water rights for irrigation purposes that involved conversion to more efficient irrigation technologies
Introduced by Rep. Vincent Buys (Lynden) (R) on January 28, 2013
Provides that the Department of Ecology will review applications for a change in the place of use, purpose of use, or point of diversion for water, provided the applicant has converted to and beneficially used microirrigation. This act specifies the requirements of such applications. (See also SB 5199). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on January 28, 2013
Referred to the House Appropriations Subcom on General Government & Info Tech Committee on February 22, 2013