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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 5034

SB 5034: Private infrastructure

Concerning private infrastructure development.

Summary

  • Expands the jurisdiction of the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) by requiring certain wastewater companies to comply with the UTC's regulations.
  • Requires wastewater companies subject to regulation by the UTC to obtain a certificate and file a bond or surety prior to providing sewerage services for compensation.
  • Creates provisions to address an expansion or transfer of a sewerage system or a transfer of a wastewater company.
  • Modifies general laws applicable to UTC-regulated utilities to make them applicable to wastewater companies.
  • Permits the UTC to begin rule making to implement the requirements of the bill, including rules to implement a regulatory fee on wastewater companies.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SSB 5034), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 21, 2011
  3. Passed SenateFeb 28, 2011
  4. Passed HouseApr 5, 2011
  5. GovernorApr 29, 2011
  6. LawApr 29, 2011
Prime sponsor
Derek Kilmer (D-26)
Introduced
January 10, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
April 29, 2011
Session law
Chapter 214, Laws of 2011
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5034, SSB 5034, 2SSB 5034

AN ACT Relating to private infrastructure development;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Derek Kilmer (D-26)

6 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Jim Kastama D-25Paull Shin D-21Brian Hatfield D-19Joseph Zarelli R-18Steve Conway D-29Mike Hewitt R-16

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2011
Version voted on: 2SSB 5034
46 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican20101
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage

Passed April 5, 2011
Version voted on: 2SSB 5034
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican41001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 14, 2011
Version voted on: 2SSB 5034
45 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican18202
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2011*. (2SSB 5034)
  2. Chapter 214, 2011 Laws. (2SSB 5034)
  3. Governor signed. (2SSB 5034)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SSB 5034)
  5. Speaker signed. (2SSB 5034)
  6. President signed. (2SSB 5034)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2SSB 5034)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (2SSB 5034)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SSB 5034)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2SSB 5034)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 5034)
  12. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (2SSB 5034)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 5034)
  14. APPG - Executive action taken by committee. (2SSB 5034)
  15. APPG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment. (2SSB 5034)
  16. Referred to General Government Appropriations & Oversight. (2SSB 5034)
  17. ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SSB 5034)
  18. First reading, referred to Local Government. (2SSB 5034)
  19. Referred to Environment. (2SSB 5034)
  20. Committee relieved of further consideration. (2SSB 5034)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2SSB 5034)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 5034)
  23. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SSB 5034)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5034)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SSB 5034)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5034)
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 5034)
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5034)
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  32. EWE - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SSB 5034)
  33. EWE - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5034)
  34. EWE - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5034)
  36. Referred to Environment, Water & Energy. (SSB 5034)
  37. And refer to Environment, Water & Energy. (SSB 5034)
  38. EDTI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5034)
  39. EDTI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. And refer to Environment, Water & Energy.
  41. Referred to Environment, Water & Energy.
  42. Minority; without recommendation.
  43. First reading, referred to Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.
  44. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5034 in other sessions

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