Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5261: Nonconsumptive hydropower

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

SB 5261 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Issuing water right permits for nonconsumptive hydropower use in water resource inventory areas in which minimum instream flows are not being met. Primary sponsor: Sharon Shewmake (D). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sharon Shewmake (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.