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2010 House Bill 2707: Increasing the salary of public utility commissioners
Introduced by Rep. Geoff Simpson, (D-Covington) (D) on January 12, 2010
Increases the salary of public utility commissioners by as much as doubling that of commissioners whose districts grossed over $15 million over the course of a year. The act also calls for the salaries to increase along with inflation over the coming years. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Local Government & Housing Committee on January 12, 2010
Referred to the House Rules Committee on January 22, 2010
Increases the salary of public utility commissioners by as much as doubling that of commissioners whose districts grossed over $15 million over the course of a year and calls for the salaries to increase along with inflation over the coming years.
Received in the Senate on February 12, 2010
Referred to the Senate Government Operations and Elections Committee on February 12, 2010
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 22, 2010
Amendment offered by Sen. Cheryl Pflug, (R-Maple Valley) (R) on March 4, 2010
To suspend cost of living adjustments (COLA) until after the 2011-13 biennium.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on March 4, 2010
Changes the statutorily established monthly salaries for public utility district (PUD) commissioners to statutory amounts equal to the maximum amount currently authorized by a combination of the previous statutory amount and a resolution of the PUD commissioners.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on March 15, 2010
Changes the statutorily established monthly salaries for public utility district (PUD) commissioners to statutory amounts equal to the maximum amount currently authorized by a combination of the previous statutory amount and a resolution of the PUD commissioners.