SENATE BILL REPORT

SHB 9

BYHouse Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Haugen, L. Smith, S. Wilson and P. King) 

Authorizing public utilities to establish joint utilities.

House Committe on Local Government

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 23, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Halsan, Chairman; Garrett, Vice Chairman;, DeJarnatt, Talmadge, Zimmerman.

Senate Staff:Eugene Green (786-7405); Sam Thompson (786-7754)

                  March 23, 1987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, MARCH 23, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Public utility districts (PUDs) are authorized to provide the following separate utility systems:  (1) electrical energy systems; (2) domestic water systems; (3) irrigation systems; (4) sanitary sewer systems; and (5) storm sewer systems.

SUMMARY:

A PUD is authorized to combine two or more of its utility systems into a joint utility system, with combined accounts and funds.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Dave Rogers, Washington P.U.D. Association