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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5113

SB 5113: Water co. rate increases

Requiring a formal hearing on proposed water company rate increases when requested by affected customers.

Summary

  • The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) is required, when it receives public comment at an open meeting in opposition to a proposed change in water company rates, to suspend the proposed change for up to 14 days for the limited purposes of receiving and considering the testimony.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5113), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 1999
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-35)
Introduced
January 13, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 2000
Companion bill
HB 1512
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5113, SSB 5113

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (D-35)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5113
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican22000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5113 in other sessions

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