HPA Fee Bill Introduced in Senate

As reported here and here, the Washington State Legislature is considering legislation that would impose a $150 fee for a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) application.

SB 6011 is the companion to HB 2135 that would impose this fee.  Like its House counterpart, the Senate bill was introduced at the request of the Department of Fish and Wildlife by sponsors Ranker, Hargrove and Shin.

SB 6011 had its first reading on January 9 and was referred to the Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters committee.  HB 2135 remains in the House Committee on Ways & Means.

It will pay to watch these bills closely as public hearings tend to be scheduled with very little advance notice.