SB5081

SB5081 – Places the burden of proof in any enforcement action on the Department of Ecology (and applies to four other agencies). (Dead)
Prime Sponsor – Senator Wagoner (R; 39th District; Skagit County)
Current status – Had a hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks February 2nd. No action taken in scheduled executive session February 4th.
Next step would be – Dead bill.
Legislative tracking page for the bill.

Summary –
The bill places the burden of proof in any enforcement actions by the Departments of Ecology, Agriculture, Health, Natural Resources, or Fish and Wildlife on the agencies.