BILL · 2001–02 SESSION
SB 6690: Government utility authority
Affirming the authority of cities and towns to operate fire hydrants and streetlights.
Summary
- It is affirmed that cities and towns have the authority to operate fire hydrants and streetlights as part of their rate-based water and electric utilities. Fire hydrants are specifically included as a waterworks utility which a city or town can construct and maintain.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6690), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 26, 2002
- Out of committeeFeb 8, 2002
- Passed Senatestopped here
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Erik Poulsen (D-34)
- Introduced
- January 26, 2002 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 28, 2002
- Companion bill
- HB 2665
AN ACT Relating to local government utility authority;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Erik Poulsen (D-34)
3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
- Minority; do not pass.
- SLG - Majority; do pass.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- First reading, referred to State & Local Government.
SB 6690 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6690 (2019–20) Aerospace B&O taxes/WTO
- SB 6690 (2009–10) Outdoor recreation info
- SB 6690 (2007–08) Regulatory assistance office
- SB 6690 (2005–06) Blood-drawing procedures
- SB 6690 (2003–04) Student athletes
- SB 6690 (1999–00) Independent salary commissns
- SB 6690 (1997–98) Long-term care disclosures
- SB 6690 (1995–96) Water permit fees