BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5783

SB 5783: Public water systems

Changing provisions relating to public water systems.

Summary

  • A statement of legislative findings concludes that it is in the public interest that public water systems be allowed to prolong and maximize the use of water rights applied to municipal purposes consistent with population demand projections, to promote water conservation and to eliminate disincentives for investments in water efficient technology.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5783), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 445, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 18, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 11, 1997
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawMay 20, 1997
Prime sponsor
Dan Swecker (R-20)
Introduced
February 12, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
May 20, 1997
Session law
Chapter 445, Laws of 1997
Companion bill
HB 1881
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5783, SSB 5783

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dan Swecker (R-20)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 18, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5783
34 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat81500
Republican26000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 11, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5783
85 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat301101
Republican55001
How each member voted

Yea (85)

Excused (2)

House · Final Passage

April 11, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5783
69 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat132702
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (69)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 23, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5783
32 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat71501
Republican25001
How each member voted

History

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SB 5783 in other sessions

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