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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5485

SB 5485: Reclaimed water systems

Authorizing water-sewer districts to construct, condemn and purchase, add to, maintain, and operate systems for reclaimed water.

Summary

  • Authorizes water-sewer districts to develop and operate systems for water reclamation.
  • Requires that a water-sewer district implement a general comprehensive plan before developing a water reclamation system.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5485), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 3, 2009
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Phil Rockefeller (D-23)
Introduced
January 23, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
HB 1532
Versions
SB 5485, ESSB 5485

AN ACT Relating to authorizing water-sewer districts to construct, condemn and purchase, add to, maintain, and operate systems for reclaimed water;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phil Rockefeller (D-23)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Senator R-15Craig Pridemore D-49Derek Kilmer D-26

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5485
35 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29002
Republican61200
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5485)
  2. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESSB 5485)
  3. Made eligible to be placed on third reading. (ESSB 5485)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5485)
  5. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5485)
  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5485)
  7. LGH - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5485)
  8. LGH - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5485)
  9. First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. (ESSB 5485)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5485)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5485)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5485)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5485)
  14. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5485)
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  17. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESSB 5485)
  18. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  19. EWE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5485)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5485)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  22. EWE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.

SB 5485 in other sessions

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