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<a href="mailto:carls@awcnet.org">Carl Schroeder</a> | Feb 16, 2018
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has requested legislation that impacts leases on state aquatic lands. <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6140&Year=2017"><strong>SB 6140</strong></a>, Sen. Curtis King (R-Yakima), would extend the potential terms of aquatic leases from the current maximum of 10 years, with 5-year renewals, to a maximum of 30 years.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has requested legislation that impacts leases on state aquatic lands. SB 6140, Sen. Curtis King (R-Yakima), would extend the potential terms of aquatic leases from the current maximum of 10 years, with 5-year renewals, to a maximum of 30 years. Allowing for longer leases could benefit city lessees by allowing easier financing for improvements on leased lands.
This bill has committee hearings scheduled in the House this week. Please contact us if you have concerns.