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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1791

HB 1791: Commercial aviation services

Studying the need for increased commercial aviation services.

Summary

  • Replaces the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (Commission) with a Commercial Aviation Work Group (Work Group).
  • Directs the Work Group to evaluate the commercial aviation needs of Washington within the broader context of state transportation needs and the specific needs of western Washington.
  • Requires the Work Group to investigate the expansion of existing aviation facilities and possible siting locations for new greenfield aviation facilities and report on the strengths and weaknesses of each site considered.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1791), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 463, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 2023
  5. Partly vetoedMay 15, 2023
  6. LawMay 15, 2023
Prime sponsor
Jake Fey (D-27)
Introduced
February 7, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 15, 2023
Session law
Chapter 463, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1791, ESHB 1791

AN ACT Relating to studying the need for increased commercial aviation services;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jake Fey (D-27)

13 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Tom Dent R-13Melanie Morgan D-29Andrew Barkis R-2Sharlett Mena D-29Travis Couture R-35Dan Griffey R-35Dan Bronoske D-28Alex Ybarra R-13Leonard Christian R-4Joe Timmons D-42Brandy Donaghy D-44April Berg D-44Beth Doglio D-22

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1791
88 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican31900
How each member voted

Yea (88)

Excused (1)

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

Passed April 12, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1791
31 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat151400
Republican16301
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 18, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1791
91 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican34600
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (ESHB 1791)
  2. Chapter 463, 2023 Laws. (ESHB 1791)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (ESHB 1791)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1791)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1791)
  6. Passed final passage; yeas, 91; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1791)
  7. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1791)
  8. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1791)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1791)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1791)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1791)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1791)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1791)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1791)
  15. TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1791)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1791)
  17. First reading, referred to Transportation. (ESHB 1791)
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1791)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1791)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1791)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1791)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1791)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1791)
  26. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  27. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1791)
  28. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1791)
  29. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1791)
  30. Minority; without recommendation.
  31. Minority; do not pass.
  32. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  33. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  34. First reading, referred to Transportation.

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