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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6046

SB 6046: Universal telecomm service

Creating a study by the utilities and transportation commission on universal telecommunications service.

Summary

  • By January 1, 1998, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to study and make recommendations on the future of providing universal service telecommunications services in the state. The study is to include a definition of basic service, analysis of potential carriers including wireless, an analysis of cost methodologies, and options for generating and disbursing universal service funding.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6046), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedMar 4, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 15, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 8, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 16, 1997
Prime sponsor
Bill Finkbeiner (R-45)
Introduced
March 4, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
May 16, 1997
Session law
Chapter 404, Laws of 1997
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6046, SSB 6046

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Finkbeiner (R-45)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 15, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 6046
45 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21002
Republican24011
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Absent (1)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

April 8, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 6046
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 19, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 6046
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican24002
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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History

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SB 6046 in other sessions

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