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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5695

SB 5695: 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.
  • Establishes additional content requirements for ballot propositions for excess property tax levies.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5695), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 21, 2011
  3. Passed SenateMar 4, 2011
  4. Passed HouseApr 11, 2011
  5. Governorstopped here
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Karen Fraser (D-22)
Introduced
February 7, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
December 7, 2011
Companion bill
EHB 1730
Versions
SB 5695, SSB 5695

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Fraser (D-22)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Dan Swecker R-20Derek Kilmer D-26

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2011
Version voted on: SSB 5695
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican22000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 11, 2011
Version voted on: SSB 5695
96 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican41100
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (1)

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History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5695)
  2. On Concurrence Calendar. Referred to Senate Rules 3. (SSB 5695)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5695)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5695)
  5. Committee amendment adopted and floor amendment(s) also adopted. (SSB 5695)
  6. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5695)
  7. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5695)
  8. LG - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5695)
  9. LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5695)
  10. First reading, referred to Local Government. (SSB 5695)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5695)
  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5695)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5695)
  14. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5695)
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  17. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5695)
  18. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5695)
  20. GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5695)
  21. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5695)
  22. Minority; without recommendation.
  23. GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.

SB 5695 in other sessions

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