Title 80 — Title 80 PUBLIC UTILITIES
23 chapters · 368 sections in this title.
RCW 80.52.010 Short title.
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This chapter may be cited as the Washington state energy financing voter approval act.[ 1981 2nd ex.s. c 6 s 1 (Initiative Measure No. 394, approved November 3, 1981).]
RCW 80.52.020 Purpose.
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide a mechanism for citizen review and approval of proposed financing for major public energy projects. The development of dependable and economic energy sources is of paramount importance to the citizens of the state, who have an interest in…
RCW 80.52.030 Definitions.
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The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Public agency" means a public utility district, joint operating agency, city, county, or any other state governmental agency, entity, or political subdivisio…
RCW 80.52.040 Election approval required before issuance of bonds.
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No public agency or assignee of a public agency may issue or sell bonds to finance the cost of construction or the cost of acquisition of a major public energy project, or any portion thereof, unless it has first obtained authority for the expenditure of the funds to be raised by…
RCW 80.52.050 Conduct of election.
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The election required under RCW 80.52.040 shall be conducted in the manner provided in this section.(1)(a) If the applicant is a public utility district, joint operating agency, city, or county, the election shall be among the voters of the public utility district, city, or count…
RCW 80.52.060 Form of ballot propositions.
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The proposition for each major public energy project listed upon a ballot pursuant to this chapter shall be in the form provided in this section.(1) If the funds are intended to finance the planning or construction of all or a portion of the project, the proposition shall read su…
RCW 80.52.070 Approval of request for financing authority.
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A request for financing authority pursuant to this chapter shall be considered approved if it receives the approval of a majority of those voting on the request.[ 1981 2nd ex.s. c 6 s 7 (Initiative Measure No. 394, approved November 3, 1981).]
RCW 80.52.080 Priorities.
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In planning for future energy expenditures, public agencies shall give priority to projects and resources which are cost-effective. Priority for future bond sales to finance energy expenditures by public agencies shall be given: First, to conservation; second, to renewable resour…
RCW 80.52.910 Effective dates—1981 2nd ex.s. c 6.
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Section 8 of this act shall take effect immediately. The remainder of this act shall take effect on July 1, 1982. Public agencies intending to submit a request for financing authority under this act are authorized to institute the procedures specified in section 5(4) of this act …