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SB 5674 - 2007-08
Authorizing registered voters who reside outside of, but own land in, a water district to be elected as a water district commissioner.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing registered voters who reside outside of, but own land in, a water district to be elected as a water district commissioner. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Authorizing registered voters meeting land ownership requirements to file for and serve as water-sewer district commissioners when voids in candidacy occur.
Sponsors: Haugen, Fairley, Kline
Bill History

2007 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 29
First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. (View Original Bill)
Feb 6
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 8
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 12
GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 20
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 1
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 6
1st substitute bill substituted (GO 07). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 9
First reading, referred to Local Government.
Mar 20
Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Mar 22
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 29
Placed on second reading suspension calendar.
Mar 30
Committee recommendations adopted and the bill amended.
Placed on third reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 4. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 16
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 18
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 18
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 19
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 8
Governor signed.
Chapter 383, 2007 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/22/2007.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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Amendments
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