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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5437

SB 5437: Conservation commission

Regarding the operation and authority of the state conservation commission.

Summary

  • Authorizes the State Conservation Commission (Commission) to seek and accept grants, gifts, and endowments.
  • Authorizes the Commission to contract for or conduct conferences, seminars, and training sessions and recover costs associated with those activities.
  • Authorizes the Commission to provide reimbursement and meals to participants in Commission meetings and events.
  • Requires the Commission and the Office of Financial Management to approve and financially justify supplying the Commission office accommodations, supplies, and equipment.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5437), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 3, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 1, 2009
  5. GovernorApr 10, 2009
  6. LawApr 10, 2009
Prime sponsor
Mark Schoesler (R-9)
Introduced
January 22, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
April 10, 2009
Session law
Chapter 55, Laws of 2009
Requested by
Other
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5437, ESSB 5437

AN ACT Relating to the state conservation commission;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Schoesler (R-9)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Brian Hatfield D-19Mary Margaret Haugen D-10

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5437
46 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30001
Republican16101
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage

Passed April 1, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5437
95 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60200
Republican35001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/26/2009. (ESSB 5437)
  2. Chapter 55, 2009 Laws. (ESSB 5437)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5437)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5437)
  5. President signed. (ESSB 5437)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5437)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5437)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5437)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5437)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5437)
  11. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5437)
  12. AGNR - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5437)
  13. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. (ESSB 5437)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5437)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5437)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5437)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5437)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5437)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5437)
  22. ARED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5437)
  23. ARED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.

SB 5437 in other sessions

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