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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1326

HB 1326: Utility connection charges

Waiving municipal utility connection charges for certain properties.

Summary

  • Authorizes city water and sewerage systems to establish a program to waive connection charges for properties owned or developed by, or on the behalf of, a nonprofit organization, public development authority, housing authority, or local agency that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, or affordable housing.
  • Provides that, when a property that received a waiver is no longer eligible for a waiver, any waived connection charges become immediately due and payable as a condition of continued service.
  • Requires that any waived connection charges be funded through general funds, grant dollars, or another identified revenue stream.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1326), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 2, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 6, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 4, 2023
  6. LawMay 4, 2023
Prime sponsor
Julio Cortes (D-38)
Introduced
January 16, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 4, 2023
Session law
Chapter 249, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1326, SHB 1326

AN ACT Relating to waiving municipal utility connection charges for certain properties;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Julio Cortes (D-38)

17 co-sponsors (17 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Frank Chopp D-43Liz Berry D-36Davina Duerr D-1Darya Farivar D-46Melanie Morgan D-29Strom Peterson D-21Alex Ramel D-40Cindy Ryu D-32Tana Senn D-41Tarra Simmons D-23Amy Walen D-48Sharlett Mena D-29Julia Reed D-36Beth Doglio D-22Gerry Pollet D-46Larry Springer D-45Nicole Macri D-43

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 2, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1326
83 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican251500
How each member voted

Yea (83)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 6, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1326
45 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican17102
How each member voted

Nay (1)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 13, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1326
84 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican281200
How each member voted

Yea (84)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (SHB 1326)
  2. Chapter 249, 2023 Laws. (SHB 1326)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1326)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1326)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1326)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1326)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 84; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1326)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1326)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1326)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1326)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 1326)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1326)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1326)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1326)
  15. LGLT - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1326)
  16. First reading, referred to Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs. (SHB 1326)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 83; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1326)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1326)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1326)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1326)
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1326)
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  25. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1326)
  26. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1326)
  27. Minority; without recommendation.
  28. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. LG - Executive action taken by committee.
  30. First reading, referred to Local Government.

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