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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 5247

SB 5247: Local water quality programs

Facilitating local water quality programs.

Summary

  • The definition of systems of sewerage is amended for cities, adding express authority to include septic system inspection and maintenance programs, water pollution control monitoring and education programs, and public restrooms in a city's sewer utility programs. Cities are provided additional authority to implement water pollution control programs under their sewer utility powers.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SSB 5247), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 14, 1995
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Harriet Spanel (D-40)
Introduced
January 17, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
March 7, 1996
Requested by
Other
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5247, 2SSB 5247, ESSB 5247

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Harriet Spanel (D-40)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Eugene Prince R-9Dean Sutherland D-17Brad Owen D-35Karen Fraser D-22

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 14, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5247
47 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican22200
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Nay (2)

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Senate · Final Passage

January 19, 1996
Version voted on: 2SSB 5247
37 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22003
Republican15603
How each member voted
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History

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SB 5247 in other sessions

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