BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2941

HB 2941: Utility facility vegetation

Limiting liability for utilities in protecting their facilities.

Summary

  • The Legislature makes a number of findings and declarations, including: utilities have a dual interest in protecting their facilities and preserving service continuity and reliability; removal of vegetation from adjacent properties is often done to maintain service and protect the public; utilities should not be liable for treble and emotional distress damages when they remove vegetation to protect their…

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2941), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 1998
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 1998
  5. Vetoedstopped here
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Larry Sheahan (R-9)
Introduced
January 23, 1998 in the House
Last action
April 2, 1998
Versions
HB 2941, SHB 2941

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Sheahan (R-9)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 13, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2941
97 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40100
Republican57000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Nay (1)

Senate · Final Passage

March 4, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2941
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican26000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 9, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2941
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican54003
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

History

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HB 2941 in other sessions

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