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• Introduced by Rep. Dean Takko, (D-Longview) (D) on January 28, 2009, revises provisions relevant to the issuance of checks by joint operating agencies and public utility districts.
  • Referred to the House Local Government & Housing Committee on January 28, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 17, 2009.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Dean Takko, (D-Longview) (D) on March 3, 2009, to establish that the commission of a public utility district is authorized to adopt a policy for the payment of claims or other obligations of the district, including policies regarding the issuance of checks or warrants, only if the treasurer of the district is someone other than the county treasurer. The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on March 3, 2009.
• Passed in the House (97 to 0) on March 3, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on March 5, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Government Operations and Elections Committee on March 5, 2009.
    • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 24, 2009.