Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 6016: Aquifer recharge areas
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 6016 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Considering critical aquifer recharge areas when revising an urban growth area. Primary sponsor: Jessica Bateman (D). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Senate Rules "X" file.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to considering critical aquifer recharge areas when revising an urban growth area;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Bateman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Shelly Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- LGV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- First reading, referred to Local Government.
- Prefiled for introduction.