BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 6174: Utilities & transportatn com

Modifying utilities and transportation commission provisions.

Summary

  • A process for the appointment of pro tem commissioners is established . At the request of the WUTC, the Governor may appoint a pro tem commissioner for the following circumstances: (1) to allow a commissioner whose term has expired to complete an adjudicative proceeding that he or she has substantially heard; and (2) to fill temporary vacancies due to recusal, serious illness, or other valid reasons.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2006
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Erik Poulsen (D-34)
Introduced
January 9, 2006 in the Senate
Last action
January 9, 2006
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
HB 2426
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to duties of the utilities and transportation commission, including commissioner appointments, delegation of powers, and appointment of administrative law judges;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Erik Poulsen (D-34)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Environment.
  2. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 6174 in other sessions

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