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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1730

HB 1730: Local government bonds

Concerning the authorization of bonds issued by Washington local governments.

Summary

  • Modifies ordinance and resolution requirements governing the issuance of bonds by a local government.
  • Authorizes cities and towns to make expenditures from bond proceeds prior to the bonds being duly authorized.
  • Modifies provisions governing the expenditure of unexpected fund balances remaining from the issuance of bonds by a city or town.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1730), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 16, 2011
  3. Passed HouseMar 1, 2011
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 2011
  5. GovernorApr 29, 2011
  6. LawApr 29, 2011
Prime sponsor
Laurie Jinkins (D-27)
Introduced
February 1, 2011 in the House
Last action
April 29, 2011
Session law
Chapter 210, Laws of 2011
Companion bill
SB 5695

AN ACT Relating to the authorization of bonds issued by Washington local governments;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Laurie Jinkins (D-27)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Jay Rodne R-5Larry Haler R-8Hans Dunshee D-44

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2011
Version voted on: EHB 1730
96 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican40101
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 12, 2011
Version voted on: EHB 1730
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican20002
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2011. (EHB 1730)
  2. Chapter 210, 2011 Laws. (EHB 1730)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 1730)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1730)
  5. President signed. (EHB 1730)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 1730)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (EHB 1730)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1730)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1730)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1730)
  11. GO - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1730)
  12. First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections. (EHB 1730)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1730)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1730)
  15. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1730)
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1730)
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (EHB 1730)
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1730)
  19. LG - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1730)
  20. LG - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1730)
  21. First reading, referred to Local Government. (EHB 1730)

HB 1730 in other sessions

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