Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $174,732 |
| 2024-2025 FY Budget: | $75,339,000 |
| Total Seats: | 3 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 6 years |
| Authority: | Washington Code - 80.01.010 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by Governor |
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The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUT) is a three-member appointed state executive commission in the Washington state government. The mission of the WUT is "to protect consumers ensuring that utility and transportation services are fairly priced, available, reliable and safe."[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholders are:
- Milt Doumit (nonpartisan)
- Ann Rendahl (nonpartisan)
- Brian Rybarik (nonpartisan)
Authority
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is established in the Washington Code.[2]
Washington Code - 80.01.010:
| There is hereby created and established a state commission to be known and designated as the Washington utilities and transportation commission... |
Qualifications
Article 3, Section 25 of the state constitution establishes the qualifications of the office:
- a citizen of the United States
- a qualified elector in Washington
| Qualifications, Compensation, Offices Which May Be Abolished. No person, except a citizen of the United States and a qualified elector of this state, shall be eligible to hold any state office... |
Appointments
Washington Utilities and Transportation commissioners are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate.[1] Commissioners serve six-year terms.[2]
Vacancies
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Duties
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is responsible for regulation of electric, telecommunications, natural gas and water utilities. Additionally, the commission regulates in-state household movers, solid waste carriers, private ferries, and inter-city busses, along with safety issues affecting charter buses, railroads, limousines, and nonprofit senior/handicapped transportation services.[1]
Divisions
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State budget
- See also: Washington state budget and finances
The budget for the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 was $75,339,000.[3]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2023
In 2023, each commissioner received a salary of $174,732, according to the Council of State Governments.[4]
2022
In 2022, each commissioner received a salary of $153,504, according to the Council of State Governments.[5]
2021
In 2021, each commissioner received a salary of $149,028, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2020
In 2020, each commissioner received a salary of $149,028 according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2019
In 2019, each commissioner received a salary of $142,596 according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2018
In 2018, each commissioner received a salary of $137,064 according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2017
In 2017, each commissioner received a salary of $134,376 according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2016
In 2016, each commissioner received a salary of $132,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2015
In 2015, each commissioner received a salary of $128,160 according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2014
In 2014, each commissioner received a salary of $128,160 according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2013
In 2013, each commissioner was paid an estimated $124,319. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.[14]
2012
In 2012, each commissioner was paid an estimated $124,164 according to the Council of State Governments.
2010
In 2010, each commissioner was paid an estimated $128,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
PO Box 47250
Olympia, WA 98504-7250
Phone: (360) 664-1160
Fax: (360) 586-1150
See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, "Who We Are," accessed January 29, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Washington State Code, "RCW 80.01.010," accessed January 29, 2021
- ↑ Washington State Legislature, "Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5187," December 6, 2023
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 21, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 28, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2020," accessed January 29, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2019," accessed January 29, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2018," accessed January 29, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2017," accessed January 29, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 8, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," January 31, 2014
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed June 7, 2011
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