BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 1711: New counties
Concerning new counties.
Summary
- Creates a statutory scheme for the establishment of new counties.
- Provides for the equitable apportionment of debts, liabilities and assets between a new county and the remaining portion of the parent county(s).
From the House Bill Analysis 2019 (HB 1711), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 29, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jim Walsh (R-19)
- Introduced
- January 29, 2019 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Requested by
- State agency
- Companion bill
- SB 5760
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to new counties;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jim Walsh (R-19)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Local Government.
HB 1711 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1711 (2025–26) DCYF/financial stability
- HB 1711 (2023–24) Internet projects/tribes
- HB 1711 (2021–22) Accessory dwelling units
- HB 1711 (2017–18) Forest health treatments
- HB 1711 (2015–16) Public works contractors
- HB 1711 (2013–14) Multiple liquor licenses
- HB 1711 (2011–12) Telecommunications services
- HB 1711 (2009–10) Computing the median wage