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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION

HB 2244: Cities/towns classifications

Changing provisions relating to classification of cities and towns.

Summary

  • A first class city is redefined to be a city with a population of 10,000 or more that has adopted a charter. A second class city is redefined to be a city with a population exceeding 1,500 that has not adopted a charter and does not operate under the optional municipal code.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 2244), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 81, Laws of 1994
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 1994
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 1994
  4. Passed SenateFeb 28, 1994
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawMar 23, 1994
Prime sponsor
Hans Dunshee (D-39)
Introduced
January 12, 1994 in the House
Last action
March 23, 1994
Session law
Chapter 81, Laws of 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Hans Dunshee (D-39)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jim Horn R-41Holly Myers D-17James Springer D-18

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 8, 1994
Version voted on: HB 2244
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican32003
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (4)

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Senate · Final Passage

February 28, 1994
Version voted on: HB 2244
43 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25003
Republican18003
How each member voted
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History

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HB 2244 in other sessions

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