SHB 1326: Waiving municipal utility connection charges for certain properties.

What this bill does

Authorizes municipal utilities to establish a program to waive connection charges for properties used by entities as an emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, or affordable housing. Provides that, when a property that received a waiver is no longer being used by such an entity, any waived connection charges become immediately due and payable as a condition of continued service.

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Floor votes

• House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 2, 2023
  83 yea · 15 nay
• House: Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 13, 2023
  84 yea · 12 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 6, 2023
  45 yea · 1 nay · 3 not voting

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