BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2591
HB 2591: RR right-of-way/utilities
Compensating railroads for utility use of rights-of-way.
Summary
- $ New process is created for disputes over compensation for use of railroad rights of way.
- $ Process defines default conditions for utilities' use of railroad rights of way.
- $ Private party's reversionary rights are considered.
- $ Railroads may not charge for cattle and farm implement crossings.
From the House Bill Report (HB 2591), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
- IntroducedJan 17, 2000
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jeff Morris (D-40)
- Introduced
- January 17, 2000 in the House
- Last action
- February 18, 2000
- Versions
- HB 2591, SHB 2591
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jeff Morris (D-40)
11 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 2591 in other sessions
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